Snowball Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
2. In a separate bowl, combine cornstarch, chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add shrimp. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until shrimp is just cooked through. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
4. Add the sauce mixture to the pan and bring to a boil. Add the cooked shrimp back to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until sauce is thickened and coats the shrimp.
5. Serve with cooked rice or noodles, garnish with green onions, and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• This dish is also known as “snow pea shrimp” due to the fact that the shrimp are often served with snow peas.
• The word “snowball” is used to describe a dish that is covered in a thick, creamy sauce.
• The dish is typically served with cooked white rice.