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Garlic Almond Shrimp

Name: Garlic Almond Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings.
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

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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.”

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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

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.

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.
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.

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