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Hot 'n' Sour Shrimp

1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large sweet red pepper, julienned
3/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 small cucumber, seeded and sliced
Hot cooked spaghetti, optional

Printed from tasteofhome.com Sep 7, 2008

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Hot 'n' Sour Shrimp cont.

In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients until smooth; set
aside. In a skillet or wok, heat oil; stir-fry red pepper and
mushrooms for 4 minutes. Add the shrimp, garlic and pepper flakes;
stir-fry 3-4 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink and vegetables
are crisp-tender. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan. Bring to
a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Add cucumber;
cook and stir 1 minute longer or until heated through. Serve with
spaghetti if desired.

Yield: 4 servings.