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Spicy Shrimp Wrapped in Snow Peas
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 20
Asian flavors accent this do-ahead appetizer.
Ingredients:
20 uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 large garlic clove, pressed
1/2 teaspoon chinese five-spice powder
20 large snow peas, stringed
1 teaspoon oriental sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
Directions:
1. Combine shrimp, ginger, vegetable oil, garlic and five-spice powder in medium bowl; toss to blend. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.Bring medium pot of salted water to boil. Add snow peas; cook just until crisp-tender, about 45 seconds. Drain. Rinse with cold water. Drain; pat dry. Transfer to bowl. Drizzle sesame oil and sesame seeds over; toss to coat. Set aside.
2. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp mixture and sauté 3 minutes. Add soy sauce; stir until shrimp are just opaque in center and liquid evaporates, about 1 minute. Transfer to plate and cool completely.
3. Wrap 1 snow pea lengthwise around each shrimp from head to tail. Secure with skewers. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature.
4. Per Shrimp: calories, 40; total fat, 1g; saturated fat, 0.5g; cholesterol, 43mg. Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
By RecipeOfHealth.com