Kung Pao Shrimp

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    Kung Pao Shrimp
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    Ingredients

    • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
    • 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
    • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
    • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
    • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
    • 2 teaspoons sesame chili oil
    • 1 small onion, sliced
    • 1 red or yellow bell pepper, sliced
    • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
    • 2 cups snow peas, trimmed
    • 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts

    Preparation

    In a small bowl, toss the shrimp with the five-spice powder and cornstarch. In another small bowl, mix the oyster sauce, rice wine vinegar and 2 tbsp. water.

    In a large skillet, heat the sesame chili oil over medium-high. Add the onion, pepper, ginger and 1 tbsp. water, and stir-fry until vegetables soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook 2 minutes. Add the snow peas and sauce. Cook until the shrimp are opaque in the center and the sauce thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Garnish with the peanuts.