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Spicy Shrimp Wrapped in Snow Peas

3.8

(21)

Asian flavors accent this do-ahead appetizer.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 20

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
20 small wooden skewers or toothpicks

Preparation

  1. Step 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.

    Step 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.

    Step 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.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per Shrimp: calories
40; total fat
1g; saturated fat
0.5g; cholesterol
43mg.
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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