Five Alarm Shrimp.

Makes: 5 | Prep Time: 30 min. | Cook Time: 30 min.

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 4 scallions, coarsely chopped
  • 2 red or yellow bell peppers, cut into thin strips
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 serrano chile pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 3/4 teaspoon crushed black peppercorns

Directions

  1. In a shallow bowl, combine the cornstarch and salt. Add the shrimp and toss to coat well.
  2. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 3 minutes, or until just opaque.
  3. Add the scallions, bell peppers, cilantro or parsley, garlic, and chile pepper and cook, stirring often, for 1 minute. Add the lime juice, water, and peppercorns.
  4. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute, or until the shrimp are opaque.