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Title: Spicy Stir-Fried Shrimp
Categories: Chinese, Seafood
Yield: 4 Servings

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3/4 c Water
2 ts Soy sauce
1 1/2 ts Szechwan chili sauce
2 ts Cornstarch

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2 ts Vegetable oil
1 sm Red pepper, coarsely chopped
4 oz Snow peas,trim, cut in half
3 md Size scallions, coarse chop
1 lb Large shrimp,peel,devein
1/3 c Fresh cilantro

Mix water, soy sauce, chili sauce and cornstarch in a measuring cup. Heat
oil in a large skillet until hot but not smoking. Add bell pepper, snow
peas and scallions. Stir-fry over high heat 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
Reduce heat to medium-high, add shrimp and stir-fry 2-3 minutes until
shrimp start to turn bright pink and opaque. Stir sauce, pour into skillet
and bring to a boil, stirring often. Cover and cook over medium-high heat
1-2 minutes, stirring once, until shrimp are opaque at the center. Stir in
cilantro and serve immediately.