Sesame Shrimp Stir-Fry

By Tamipri

This quick and tasty main dish has a double hit of sesame oil and seeds that add nutty flavor to crisp peppers and shrimp.

Ingredients

• 2 c. water
• 1 c. uncooked white rice
• 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 Tb. sesame seeds
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
• 2 Tb. sesame oil
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 3 Tb. teriyaki sauce
• 1/2 lb. sugar snap peas
• 1/8 c. cornstarch
• 3/4 c. chicken broth
• 1/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

Step 1

Directions:

1. In a medium saucepan, bring salted water to a boil. Add rice, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

2. While rice is simmering, combine shrimp, ginger, cayenne pepper, garlic, sesame seeds and black pepper in a large plastic food storage bag. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator.

3. Heat sesame oil in a large wok or skillet. Add red bell pepper and green onions; saute 3 to 4 minutes to soften slightly Add teriyaki sauce. Add peas and shrimp with seasoning; saute 4 minutes or until shrimp are opaque.

4. Stir cornstarch into chicken broth and add to wok; cook, stirring until mixture boils. Sprinkle with salt. Spoon shrimp mixture over rice.