Inside the Kitchen
Southwestern Stir-Fried Shrimp from the Betty Crocker site!

You Need:
- 2
- tablespoons lime juice
- 2
- teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/2
- teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4
- teaspoon salt
- 1/4
- teaspoon pepper
- 1
- lb uncooked deveined peeled large shrimp (about 24), thawed if frozen, tail shells removed
- 1
- large yellow bell pepper, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
- 1
- large red bell pepper, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
- 1
- medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
- 1/3
- cup Progresso® chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
- 2
- cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/8
- teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
- 2
- tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
To Make:
- 1In medium glass or plastic bowl, mix lime juice, cornstarch, cumin, salt and black pepper. Stir in shrimp. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
- 2Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add yellow and red bell peppers, onion, broth, garlic, red pepper and cilantro; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add shrimp mixture; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm.
Tips:
Enhance the southwest flavor by serving with steamed fresh broccoli spears sprinkled with a little grated lime peel.
One medium lime will give you enough juice for this recipe.
Info:
- PREP TIME 20 Min
- TOTAL TIME 1 Hr 20 Min
- SERVINGS 6