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Sesame Shrimp Stir-Fry

  • Servings: 4
  • Prep time: 15m
  • Cook time: 40m
  • Total time: 55m
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
  • ½ pound sugar snap peas
  • 1/8 cup cornstarch
  • ¾ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

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

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.

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

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