Lemon Pepper Shrimp With Snow Peas and Wild Rice

Ingredients

• 1 1/2-2 lbs shrimp, fresh 0R thawed (shelled and deveined)
• 3/4 lb snow peas, rinsed
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2-3 tablespoons oil
• 4-8 garlic cloves, minced (to taste)
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2-4 celery ribs, sliced
• 2-4 tablespoons lemon juice (juice of 1/2-1 lemon, respectively)
• 1 teaspoon pepper (more or less to taste)

Optional

• 2 cups cooked wild rice (or any other rice) (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Melt butter and oil in a large skillet or saute pan. Saute garlic, ginger, onion and celery until tender (5-10 minutes).

2. 2

   Add the shrimp and snow peas, STIRRING FREQUENTLY to avoid over cooking and ensure even cooking. Cook until shrimp are pink (10-15 minutes).

3. 3

   Add lemon and pepper to taste, stir and enjoy. This dish is great served warm over a bed (or with a side) of rice or bread.