Stir-Fried Shrimp with Snow Peas and Ginger

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 cups cold water
• 1 pound shrimp , peeled and deveined
• 0.33 cups chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons rice wine
• 1.5 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1.5 teaspoons cornstarch
• 0.75 teaspoons sugar
• 0.13 teaspoons ground white pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 6 ounces snow peas , strings removed
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 0.25 teaspoons salt

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, stir salt into water until dissolved. Add shrimp, and set aside 5 minutes. Rinse shrimps, and dry on paper towels.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix together broth, rice wine, soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, and pepper. Set aside.

3. 3

   Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Cook shrimp, turning constantly, until pink on all sides, about 1 minute. Stir in garlic, ginger, and 2 teaspoons oil. Stir in snow peas, chives, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; stir-fry 1 minute more.

4. 4

   Stir broth mixture into skillet, and continue cooking until sauce thickens. Serve immediately.