GARLIC ALMOND SHRIMP

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"This attractive and delicious stir-fry makes a perfect dinner for two," says Nancy Zimmerman of Cape May Court House, New Jersey. "Mandarin oranges and snow peas add color and flavor, plus it's quick and easy to make."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 package (6 ounces) frozen snow peas, thawed
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon canola oil
1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 small garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • Drain oranges, reserving juice; set oranges aside. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, salt, ginger and reserved juice until smooth. Stir in soy sauce; set aside., In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry the peas, mushrooms and onion in oil for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add shrimp and garlic; stir-fry 3 minutes longer. , Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Add oranges. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Sprinkle with almonds. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 739mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Dudzix
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover shrimp.


Tara Swift
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I've never made garlic almond shrimp before, but this recipe made it easy.


Augustine Ezeka
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but this dish was surprisingly good.


Muqtadir Mengal
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I added some chopped green onions and red pepper flakes to the sauce for a little extra flavor.


Vinamra GupTa
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This dish is so versatile. I've served it over rice, noodles, and even mashed potatoes.


Erwin Ibanez
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. My family loves it!


Maryam Tarek 2
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This recipe was a disappointment. The shrimp were tough and the sauce was bland.


HVcrazy
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The shrimp was a bit overcooked, but the sauce was still good.


UZ Blogger
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I love how quick and easy this dish is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner.


tshagay tshagay
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Easy to follow recipe that turned out great! The shrimp was cooked just right and the sauce was delicious.


Sadam Raya
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This garlic almond shrimp is a winner! The flavors are fantastic, and the shrimp are cooked perfectly. I'll definitely make this again.