Shrimp and Snow Pea Stir Fry

By rhodges8

Ingredients

• 1 pound baby shrimp 100/300 count
• 4 teaspoons corn starch
• 4 teaspoons water
• 4 tablespoons Canola oil
• 4 cups snow peas ; trimmed
• 1 cup sliced water chestnuts
• 6 cloves garlic ; chopped
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 4 tablespoons orange juice
• salt ; and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Thaw shrimp as per package instructions and drain. Pat dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
Mix the corn starch and water until smooth and set aside.
Preheat frying pan over high heat and add oil.
Add shrimp and sauté for 1 minute, stirring until shrimp turn opaque. Add snow peas, water chestnuts and sauté for 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic, brown sugar, soy sauce and orange juice.
Push the shrimp and vegetables to the outer rim of the pan and allow the juices to pool in the center. Reduce heat to medium and slowly add the corn starch mixture to the sauce, stirring well to incorporate. The sauce should thicken immediately. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Stir well and serve immediately.