CHINESE SHRIMP CURRY

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Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons curry powder (or more, according to taste)
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
3/4 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
3 teaspoons canola oil or 3 teaspoons peanut oil, divided
2 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, seeded, stems removed, diced
1/4 lb fresh sugar snap pea, strings on, edges removed (about 20)
2 teaspoons peeled ginger, grated
1 large garlic clove, minced
3/4 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 cups hot cooked brown rice

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, curry and sugar. Mix in soy sauce, vinegar and chicken broth. Set aside.
In wok or heavy skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over high heat. Add carrots, pepper, peas, ginger and garlic. Stir-fry until vegetables are brightly colored, about 1 minute. Transfer onto plate with slotted spoon.
Place remaining oil in pan and set over high heat. Add shrimp and stir-fry until pink, about 1 minute.
Return vegetables to pan. Stir sauce mixture and pour into pan. Simmer gently until shrimp are white in center, 2-3 minutes. Serve immediately over rice.
Makes 4 servings.