Chinese Take-Out Shrimp with Garlic
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 2, 2026Share
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2 tablespoons canola oil
10 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 cup snow peas
1 cup small white button mushrooms
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
0.5 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp
0.5 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
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Step 1 (Heat oil in a wok or large pan until very hot. Stir in garlic and ginger for 30 seconds. Add water chestnuts, snow peas, mushrooms, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and shrimp. Stir and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the shrimp are pink.)
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Step 2 (Mix chicken broth, rice vinegar, fish sauce, and dry sherry in a bowl. Pour this into the pan and stir. Mix cornstarch and water together. Stir this into the pan for 2 minutes until the sauce gets thick.)
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 226 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 8g
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Saturated Fat 1g
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Cholesterol 173mg
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Sodium 1090mg
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Total Carbohydrate 16g
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Dietary Fiber 3g
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Protein 21g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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