Stir-Fried Shrimp With Snow Peas and Water Chestnuts

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh shrimp or frozen shrimp, cleaned, peeled and halved lengthwise (medium to large)
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons shaoxing wine or dry sherry
• oil, for stir-frying
• 1 tablespoon minced gingerroot
• 1/2 lb snow peas, stems and strings removed
• 1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch, dissolved in
• 1/4 cup water or 1/2 teaspoon stock
• steamed rice

Directions

1. 1

   Toss shrimp with salt, add wine or sherry and marinate for at least 20 minutes or up to 3 hours.

2. 2

   Drain shrimp; reserve marinade.

3. 3

   Heat large skillet or wok over high heat; add oil.

4. 4

   Add ginger & crushed red pepper, stir-fry until fragrant, and add shrimp.

5. 5

   Stir-fry until shrimp are mostly opaque (2 to 4 minutes, depending on size).

6. 6

   Add snow peas and water chestnuts; stir-fry until just heated through.

7. 7

   Add reserved marinade, soy sauce and cornstarch mixture.

8. 8

   Bring to a boil and cook until liquid thickens.

9. 9

   Serve immediately, accompanied by steamed rice.