6 oz fresh or frozen, shelled and devein, ed shrimp
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp chopped fresh ginger root
2 scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths, on the bias
2 small sweet green peppers, cored, seeded,, and sliced
1/2 can (8 oz) water chestnuts (7 to 8), sl, iced
1 1/2 tbsp dry sherry
1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water
1/4 tsp hot red pepper flakes, or to taste
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Stir-Fried Shrimp With Peppers
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1. In a wok or heavy skillet stir-fry the shrimp in 1 tablespoon of
the oil until pink, about 4 minutes.
2. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Add the remaining
oil to the wok and stir-fry the ginger, scallions, and peppers for 3
minutes.
3. Return the shrimp to the wok. Mix together the sherry, soy sauce,
cornstarch, and water until smooth. Stir into shrimp mixture with hot
pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until sauce thickens and coats.
From: COOKING FOR TWO TODAY by Jean Hewitt and Marjorie Page
Blanchard, Little, Brown and Company, Boston. 1985 ISBN 0-316-35979-3
Shared by: Karin Brewer, Cooking Echo, 7/93
Serves: 2
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