Spicy Shrimp Wrapped in Snow Peas |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 20 |
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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
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