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  • Spicy Shrimp Wrapped In Snow Peas

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    Ingredients

    • 20 x uncooked large shrimp peeled, deveined
    • 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh ginger
    • 2 tsp vegetable oil
    • 1 lrg garlic clove pressed
    • 1/2 tsp Chinese five-spice pwdr
    • 20 lrg snow peas stringed
    • 1 tsp oriental sesame oil
    • 1/2 tsp sesame seeds toasted
    • 2 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
    • 20 sm wooden skewers or possibly toothpicks

    Directions

    1. Combine shrimp, ginger, vegetable oil, garlic and five-spice pwdr in medium bowl; toss to blend. Cover and chill at least 1 hour and up to 4 hrs.
    2. Bring medium pot of salted water to boil. Add in snow peas; cook just till crisp-tender, about 45 seconds. Drain. Rinse with cool water. Drain; pat dry. Transfer to bowl. Drizzle sesame oil and sesame seeds over; toss to coat. Set aside.
    3. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add in shrimp mix and saute/fry 3 min. Add in soy sauce; stir till shrimp are just opaque in center and liquid evaporates, about 1 minute. Transfer to plate and cold completely.
    4. Wrap 1 snow pea lengthwise around each shrimp from head to tail. Secure with skewers. (Can be prepared 6 hrs ahead. Cover and chill.) Serve slightly chilled or possibly at room temperature.
    5. This recipe yields 20.
    6. Comments: Asian flavors accent this do-ahead appetizer.

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