Cashew Shrimp Supreme

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
• 1 small clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup diced zucchini
• 3 1/2 cups cooked rice
• 3/4 cup cashews
• Sweet red bell pepper rings

Instructions

1. Cut shrimp in half lengthwise and reserve.
2. In a medium bowl, combine cornstarch, sugar, baking soda, salt and pepper. Add shrimp and toss gently to coat.
3. Let stand 15 minutes.
4. Heat oil in a large skillet. Add shrimp and stir-fry for 3 to 5 minutes.
5. Remove shrimp and set aside.
6. Drain off all but 2 tablespoons oil.
7. Stir-fry onion, pepper and garlic in oil remaining in skillet.
8. Add zucchini and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
9. Stir in shrimp, rice and cashews. Cook over low heat, stirring, until heated through.
10. Spoon into serving dish.
11. Garnish with red pepper rings.

Attribution

Posted by Annette at Recipe Goldmine on 8/18/2001 4:19 pm.