Szechuan Shrimp and Pasta

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Szechuan Shrimp and Pasta

Recipe By : Schilling
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : All Newly Typed Not Shared Seafood

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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8 ounces linguine
1 pound medium shrimp -- peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons szechuan style pepper blend -- divided
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 red bell pepper -- sliced in strips
8 ounces fresh snow pea pods or sugar snap peas
3/4 cup water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup soy sauce

Cook the linguine according to package directions.

Sprinkle shrimp with 1 teaspoon szechuan style pepper blend. Heat 1
tablespoon oil in 10 inch skillet over medium high heat. Add shrimp,
sprinkle with garlic powder and ginger. Stir fry 3 minutes or until shrimp
are pink. Set aside.

Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to skillet. Stir fry pepper strips and pea
pods 2 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Combine water, cornstarch,
soy sauce and remaining 1 teaspoon Szechuan style pepper blend. Pour into
skillet; cook 1-2 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Return
shrimp to skillet; heat through. Serve over linguine. Makes 4 servings.

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