Ingredients

  • 1 lb. medium uncooked shrimp
  • 1/3 c. dry roasted cashews
  • 3 Tbsp. oil
  • 1 medium onion, slivered
  • 1/2 c. thinly sliced celery
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. cornstarch
  • 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1/4 c. chicken broth
  • 2 c. shredded fresh spinach
  • 1/4 lb. pea pods
  • 3 c. cooked rice

Method

  • Shell and devein shrimp; set aside.
  • Stir cashews in heated oil in a large frying pan until they give off a nut like aroma and begin to brown.
  • Remove from oil and reserve.
  • To same oil, add onion and celery.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally over medium-high heat until onions are transparent.
  • Add mushrooms and cook until they begin to brown.
  • Mix in garlic and shrimp, stirring until shrimp turn pink.
  • Mix cornstarch with soy sauce and chicken broth to shrimp mixture.
  • Add spinach and peas; stir 30 seconds.
  • Mix in cornstarch mixture, stirring just until thickened.
  • Taste.
  • Add salt, if needed.
  • Sprinkle with cashews.
  • Serve shrimp over cooked rice.
  • Makes 4 servings.