Szechuan Shrimp with Spinach (CL)

By goldens64

Allison Fishman, Cooking Light

OCTOBER 2006

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons bottled minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 1 1/2 tablespoons bottled ground fresh ginger (such as Spice World)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce (such as Lee Kum Kee)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 1 pound)
• 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 2 (6-ounce) packages fresh baby spinach

Preparation

Step 1

Combine first 6 ingredients in a bowl, stirring well. Add shrimp to bowl; toss to coat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon, and reserve marinade. Combine broth and cornstarch in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp to pan; sauté 3 minutes or until done. Remove shrimp from pan. Add reserved marinade to pan; cook 1 minute or until slightly thick. Add broth mixture to pan; bring to a boil. Add spinach to pan; cook 1 minute or until spinach wilts. Serve with shrimp.