sesame shrimp stir-fry

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
• 1/2 pound sugar snap peas
• 1/8 cup cornstarch
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• 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; 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.
• stir cornstarch into chicken broth and add to wok; cook, stirring until mixture boils. sprinkle with salt. spoon shrimp mixture over rice.