Spicy Shrimp wrapped in Snow Peas

Spicy Shrimp Wrapped in Snow Peas

Asian Flavors Accent This Do-Ahead Appetizer.


 * 20 Uncooked Large Shrimp, Peeled, Deveined
 * 1 Tablespoon Minced fresh ginger
 * 2 Teaspoons vegetable oil
 * 1 Large garlic clove, Pressed
 * 1/2 Teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
 * 20 Large Snow Peas, Stringed
 * 1 Teaspoon Oriental sesame oil
 * 1/2 Teaspoon sesame seeds, Toasted


 * 2 Tablespoons Reduced-Sodium soy sauce


 * 20 Small Wooden Skewers or Toothpicks

Combine Shrimp, ginger, vegetable oil, garlic And five-spice powder in Medium Bowl; Toss to Blend. Cover And Refrigerate at Least 1 Hour And up to 4 Hours. Bring Medium Pot of Salted water to Boil. Add Snow Peas; Cook Just Until Crisp-Tender, About 45 Seconds. Drain. Rinse With Cold water. Drain; Pat Dry. Transfer to Bowl. Drizzle sesame oil And sesame seeds Over; Toss to Coat. Set Aside.

Heat Large Nonstick Skillet Over Medium-High Heat. Add Shrimp Mixture And Saut? 3 Minutes. Add soy sauce; Stir Until Shrimp Are Just Opaque in Center And Liquid Evaporates, About 1 Minute. Transfer to Plate And Cool Completely.

Wrap 1 snow pea Lengthwise Around Each Shrimp From Head to Tail. Secure With Skewers. (can be Prepared 6 Hours Ahead. Cover And Refrigerate.) Serve Slightly Chilled or at Room Temperature.

Per Shrimp: Calories, 40; Total Fat, 1g; Saturated Fat, 0.5g; Cholesterol, 43mg.

Makes 20.

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