Cashew Shrimp

AsianSeafoodEasy25 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, halved lengthwise
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 0.3 tsp granulated sugar
  • 0.3 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 0.8 cup cashews
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 0.5 cup onion, chopped
  • 0.3 cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup zucchini, chopped unpeeled
  • 3 0.5 cup hot cooked rice

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, combine cornstarch, sugar, baking soda, salt, and pepper. Add shrimp and toss gently to coat. Let stand 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp; cook, stirring constantly, 3–5 minutes until pink. Remove shrimp and set aside.

  3. 3

    Drain all but 2 tablespoons of oil. Sauté onion, red pepper, and garlic until tender, about 3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add zucchini; sauté 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Return shrimp to skillet; add cashews. Cook over low heat, stirring, until heated through.

  6. 6

    Serve over hot cooked rice, garnished with sweet red pepper rings.

Tags

asian