Caramelized Black Pepper Shrimp

Caramelized Black Pepper Shrimp

Entree

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/4 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 cup snow peas, cut diagonally
1/2 cup red bell pepper strips
6 white button mushrooms, cut into quarters
2 green onions, sliced
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon chile paste
2 cups cooked brown rice

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INSTRUCTIONS

In small bowl whisk together water and cornstarch; set aside.
Rinse shrimp and pat dry with paper towel. In large wok or non-stick skillet, heat sesame oil over medium high heat and swirl to coat. Add shrimp, sauté for about two minutes, turning to brown on both sides. Add snow peas, red pepper, mushrooms, green onion slices, garlic, black pepper and salt. Stir-fry for one minute and remove from heat.
In small saucepan, combine chicken broth, brown sugar, fish sauce and chile paste. Bring to a boil; stir in cornstarch mixture and cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
Pour sauce over shrimp and return shrimp mixture to medium high heat. Cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve over brown rice.

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NUTRITION INFORMATION

CALORIES: 320

FAT: 7

CARBOHYDRATES: 34

SODIUM: 660

FIBER: 4

PROTEIN: 27

CHOLESTEROL: 210

APPETIZERS/SNACKS

BREAKFAST

ENTRÉE

DESSERT

PASTA

SOUP

SALAD

SIDE

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