Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sweet and sour sauce
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3/4 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deviened
  • 1 egg white, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, cut diagonally into thin slices
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped large
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped large
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Method

  • Blend the sweet and sour sauce and water-set aside.
  • Place cornstarch into a large plastic bag.
  • Coat shrimp with egg whites and add to the cornstarch.
  • Shake to coat shrimp.
  • Heat 1 T.
  • of the oil in a hot wok over medium high heat.
  • Add garlic and fry for 10 seconds.
  • Add shrimp and stir fry for 2-3 minutes or until pink and curled.
  • Remove and set aside.
  • Add remaining oil and quickly stir fry the carrots, peppers and onions, around 4 minutes.
  • Add the shrimp and sweet and sour sauce.
  • cook and stir until shrimp and veggies are coated in sauce.
  • Add sesame seeds, stir and serve with rice.