Apple Veggie Shrimp Stir Fry

3 TBSP canola oil
1 lb. shrimp, peeled and de-veined
2 Golden Delicious apples, cored and thinly sliced
1 C green onion, chopped
1 sweet  red pepper, seeded and cut into strips
1 (6 oz.) pkg. frozen snow peas, thawed
1/2 C cold water
1/4 C cider vinegar
1/3 C firmly packed brown sugar
4 tsp. cornstarch
1 TBSP soy sauce
1 tsp. ground ginger

How to Make It:

Place 1 TBSP of canola oil in to a large skillet over high heat.
Heat until the oil is hot but not smoking.
Add the shrimp and stirring constantly cook 2 minutes or until the shrimp turns pink.
Place the shrimp in a bowl and set off to the side.
Place another TBSP of the oil into the skillet and allow to heat.
Add the apple slices and stirring continuously cook 1 minute.
Remove and place in the bowl with the shrimp.
Pour the last TBSP of oil into the skillet and heat again.
Add the onion, pepper and snow peas.
Stirring continuously cook for 2 minutes.
Place in the bowl with the shrimp.
Combine the water and vinegar together in a bowl being sure to stir well.
Add the brown sugar, cornstarch, soy sauce and ginger.
Mix well being sure all the ingredients is incorporated together.
Pour into the heated skillet.
Stirring continuously bring the mixture to a boil.
Continue cooking until the sauce thickens to your liking.
Add the shrimp ingredients to the skillet once the sauce has thickened.
Place the heat on low and continue cooking 6 minutes or until completely heated through.

Serves 4

Place over Chow Mein  or Lo Mein noodles, or rice,  for that perfect Chinese meal.

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Author: cs

Carolyn Stone has been working in consumer health publishing and women’s interest publishing for over 22 years. She is the author of more than 200 guides and courses designed to help readers transform their lives through easy action steps. In her spare time, she is actively involved in fostering children and pets.