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Garlic Almond Shrimp

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

3 servings

Updated: Jun. 27, 2023
“This attractive and delicious stir-fry makes a perfect dinner for two,” says Nancy Zimmerman of Cape May Court House, New Jersey. “Mandarin oranges and snow peas add color and flavor, plus it's quick and easy to make.”
Garlic Almond Shrimp
Garlic Almond Shrimp Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 package (6 ounces) frozen snow peas, thawed
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • 1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 3 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
  • Hot cooked rice, optional

Directions

  1. Drain oranges, reserving juice; set oranges aside. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, salt, ginger and reserved juice until smooth. Stir in soy sauce; set aside.
  2. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry the peas, mushrooms and onion in oil for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add shrimp and garlic; stir-fry 3 minutes longer.
  3. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Add oranges. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Sprinkle with almonds. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 230 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 739mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.