Stir-Fried Shrimp With Snow Peas And Water Chestnuts

• 1 lb fresh shrimp (medium to large) or 1 lb frozen shrimp, cleaned, peeled and halved lengthwise (medium to large)
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons shaoxing wine or 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• oil, for stir-frying
• 1 tablespoon minced gingerroot
• 1/2 lb snow peas, stems and strings removed
• 1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch, dissolved in
• 1/4 cup water or 1/2 teaspoon stock
• steamed rice

1. Toss shrimp with salt, add wine or sherry and marinate for at least 20 minutes or up to 3 hours.
2. Drain shrimp; reserve marinade.
3. Heat large skillet or wok over high heat; add oil.
4. Add ginger & crushed red pepper, stir-fry until fragrant, and add shrimp.
5. Stir-fry until shrimp are mostly opaque (2 to 4 minutes, depending on size).
6. Add snow peas and water chestnuts; stir-fry until just heated through.
7. Add reserved marinade, soy sauce and cornstarch mixture.
8. Bring to a boil and cook until liquid thickens.
9. Serve immediately, accompanied by steamed rice.

fresh shrimp, salt, red pepper, shaoxing wine, oil, gingerroot, snow peas, water chestnuts, soy sauce, cornstarch, water, rice

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/stir-fried-shrimp-with-snow-peas-and-water-chestnuts-215599 (may not work)