Spicy Shrimp Wrapped In Snow Peas Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 20 x uncooked large shrimp peeled, deveined
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh ginger
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 1 lrg garlic clove pressed
- 1/2 tsp Chinese five-spice pwdr
- 20 lrg snow peas stringed
- 1 tsp oriental sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp sesame seeds toasted
- 2 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 20 sm wooden skewers or possibly toothpicks
Directions
- Combine shrimp, ginger, vegetable oil, garlic and five-spice pwdr in medium bowl; toss to blend. Cover and chill at least 1 hour and up to 4 hrs.
- Bring medium pot of salted water to boil. Add in snow peas; cook just till crisp-tender, about 45 seconds. Drain. Rinse with cool water. Drain; pat dry. Transfer to bowl. Drizzle sesame oil and sesame seeds over; toss to coat. Set aside.
- Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add in shrimp mix and saute/fry 3 min. Add in soy sauce; stir till shrimp are just opaque in center and liquid evaporates, about 1 minute. Transfer to plate and cold completely.
- Wrap 1 snow pea lengthwise around each shrimp from head to tail. Secure with skewers. (Can be prepared 6 hrs ahead. Cover and chill.) Serve slightly chilled or possibly at room temperature.
- This recipe yields 20.
- Comments: Asian flavors accent this do-ahead appetizer.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 16g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 25 | |
| Calories from Fat 12 | 48% |
| Total Fat 1.38g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat 0.16g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.02g | |
| Cholesterol 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium 168mg | 7% |
| Potassium 30mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 0.42g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.05g | 0% |
| Protein 2.56g | 4% |
