Stir Fried Shrimp With Garlic and Chile Sauce

Submitted by sandrasothere

"From Cooking Light, Jan/Feb 2009. This has 3 points per 1/2 cup serving for those of you using Weight Watchers."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons chinese rice wine or 2 teaspoons dry sherry
• 2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
• 1⁄4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 1⁄2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled and minced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 1⁄2 cup green onion, in 1 inch slice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dark sesame oil
• fresh cilantro stem (optional)

directions

1. Whisk together the first six ingredients in a small bowl.
2. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat and add canola to the pan.
3. Add shrimp and stir-fry for 1 minute or until shrimp begin to pinken.
4. Add garlic, ginger, and jalapeno; stir-fry 1 minute.
5. Stir in broth mixture and cook 1 minute or until shrimp are done and sauce is thickened, stirring constantly.
6. Remove from heat and stir in onions and sesame oil.
7. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.