Ginger Shrimp with Fried Rice

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My husband and I love Ginger Shrimp. I fix it often and have many requests for the recipe. Served with green beans and red peppers, it is always a hit at mealtime!

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 ⅔ cups water

  • 1 ⅓ cups uncooked white rice

  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • ¼ cup snow peas

  • ¼ cup whole kernel corn, drained

  • ¾ pound cooked shrimp - peeled and deveined

  • cup orange juice

  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice

  • 2 tablespoons minced onion

  • 2 teaspoons honey

  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root

  • 1 clove minced garlic

  • ¾ cup chicken broth

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

  • 1 teaspoon butter

Directions

  1. In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

  2. In a large skillet over high heat, add sesame oil and allow it to get hot. Add rice and 1 tablespoon of butter. Saute for three minutes.

  3. Stir in the snow peas and corn. Saute until rice begins to brown slightly. Add shrimp to top of rice. Reduce heat to low and cover to keep warm.

  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the orange and lime juices, onion, honey, ginger root and garlic. Mix thoroughly. Spoon enough of the mixture to coat the shrimp.

  5. In a saucepan over high heat, combine the remaining juice mixture with chicken broth and cornstarch. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer until thickened. Stir in 1 teaspoon of butter. Serve over the rice and shrimp.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

307 Calories
8g Fat
42g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 307
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 11%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 118mg 39%
Sodium 168mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 42g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 16g 31%
Vitamin C 14mg 15%
Calcium 42mg 3%
Iron 3mg 19%
Potassium 215mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.