Sweet and Sour Shrimp and Apples

Servings:
4

Nutrition Information:
Protein: 26g; Fat: 12g; Carbohydrate: 39g; Fiber: 4g; Sodium: 330mg; Cholesterol: 172mg; Calories: 359.

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 Golden Delicious apples, cored and thinly sliced
1 cup green onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 sweet green or red pepper, seeded and cut into strips
1 1/2 cups fresh snow peas or 6-ounce package frozen snow peas, thawed
1/2 cup cold water
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup rice wine or cider vinegar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground ginger
Rice or Chow Mein Noodles (optional)

Method:

1) In large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon oil over high heat; stir fry shrimp until just pink. Transfer shrimp to large bowl and reserve. Add another tablespoon oil to skillet; add apples and stir-fry 1 minute. Transfer to bowl with shrimp.

2) Add remaining tablespoon oil to skillet; add green onion, sweet pepper, and snow peas; stir fry 2 minutes. Transfer vegetables to bowl with shrimp and apples.

3) In small bowl, combine water, brown sugar, vinegar, cornstarch, soy sauce, and ginger; mix until well blended. Pour mixture into skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until boiling and thickened. Reduce heat to low, return all ingredients to skillet and heat through. Serve with rice or noodles, if desired.