Chinese Take-Out Shrimp with Garlic

Chinese Take-Out Shrimp with Garlic

There is a great garlic flavor to this with an underlying heat that is fabulous served over rice!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 10 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 1 cup snow peas
  • 1 cup small white button mushrooms
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons dry sherry
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water

Directions

Step 1
Heat oil in wok or large skillet until very hot. Cook and stir garlic and ginger in the hot oil until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the water chestnuts, snow peas, mushrooms, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and shrimp to the pan. Cook, stirring, until shrimp turns pink, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 2
Combine the chicken broth, rice vinegar, fish sauce, and dry sherry in a small bowl. Pour into the shrimp mixture; cook and stir briefly to combine. Combine the cornstarch and water and stir into the wok. Stir until sauce has thickened, about 2 minutes.

Cook?s Note

If you really like it spicy, add up to 1 teaspoon additional crushed red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

226
Calories
8g
Fat
16g
Carbs
21g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 226
% Daily Value *
Total Fat8g 11%
Saturated Fat1g 4%
Cholesterol173mg 58%
Sodium1090mg 47%
Total Carbohydrate16g 6%
Dietary Fiber3g 10%
Total Sugars3g
Protein21g
Vitamin C21mg 105%
Calcium69mg 5%
Iron4mg 24%
Potassium431mg 9%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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