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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
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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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