Sweet and Sour Seafood

A summertime recipe that combines fresh nectarines and seafood.
 

Ingredients

¼ cup rice vinegar
2 tbsp teriyaki sauce
2 tsp cornstarch
½ tsp Chinese sesame oil
1½ tsp peanut or vegetable oil
1 cup sliced shiitake or white mushroom
½ cup each red bell pepper strips and diagonally sliced scallions (green onions)
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 tsp grated pared gingerroot
5 ounces shelled and deveined medium shrimp
10 ounces nectarines, blanched, pared, pitted and sliced
2 ounces thawed frozen imitation fish, sliced
Dash pepper (optional)

Method

  • In 1-cup liquid measure combine, vinegar, teriyaki sauce, cornstarch and Chinese sesame oil and stir to dissolve cornstarch; set aside.

  • In 10-inch skillet heat peanut (or vegetable) oil; add vegetables, garlic and gingerroot and cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until tender-crisp, about 3 minutes.

  • Add shrimp and stir quickly to combine.

  • Add vinegar mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens.

  • Reduce heat to low; stir in nectarines, imitation fish and if desired, pepper.

  • Cook until thoroughly heated, 1 to 2 minutes.

  • MAKES 2 SERVINGS.

Notes:

  • Blanching fruit or vegetables means you'll need boiling water. Why not use your microwave to do the boiling and keep your kitchen tool.

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