Ingredients
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 lb snow peas, stringed
2 stalks bok choy or napa cabb
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and dev
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/3 cup orange juice
1 tsp grated orange rind
1/2 tsp grated lemon rind
1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 t co
1 pinch black pepper
Directions
HEAT OIL OVER HIGH HEAT in a wok or large skillet. Add snow peas, bok
choy and shrimp. Stir-fry 3 minutes, or until shrimp are pink. Add
salt, pepper, lemon juice, orange juice, orange and lemon rinds, and
cook for 2 minutes, covered. Uncover the pan, add the cornstarch
mixture, and stir until slightly thickened. Serve immediately. Serves
4.
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Fish; Fruit; Seafood; Shrimp
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