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Spicy Shrimp wrapped in Snow Peas
Photo: Dana DeVolk

Spicy Shrimp wrapped in Snow Peas

10 ingredients 12 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

422
Calories
29g
Protein
28g
Fat
15g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Sesame 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Shrimp 100g cooked 99
Pea 1/2 cup (72g) 62
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) 9
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 20 uncooked large shrimp, peeled, de-veined
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large garlic clove, pressed
  • ½ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
  • 20 large snow peas, stringed
  • 1 teaspoon Oriental sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 20 small wooden skewers or toothpicks

Directions

1

Combine shrimp, ginger, vegetable oil, garlic and five-spice powder in medium bowl; Toss to blend.

2

Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.

3

Bring medium pot of salted water to boil.

4

Add snow peas; Cook just until crisp-tender, about 45 seconds. Drain.

5

Rinse with cold water. Drain; Pat dry.

6

Transfer to bowl. Drizzle sesame oil and sesame seeds over; Toss to coat. Set aside.

7

Heat large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

8

Add shrimp mixture and sauté 3 minutes.

9

Add soy sauce; Stir until shrimp are just opaque in center and liquid evaporates, about 1 minute.

10

Transfer to plate and cool completely.

11

Wrap 1 snow pea lengthwise around each shrimp from head to tail. Secure with skewers. (can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

12

Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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