SHRIMP WITH CASHEWS (Microwave) 
2 tbsp. oil
3 green onions, sliced into 1 inch pieces
1 1/2 lbs. raw med. shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 oz. water chestnuts, sliced
2 tsp. cornstarch
1/4 c. chicken broth
2 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. pepper (white if preferred)
1 pkg. frozen pea pods, thawed
1/2 c. roasted cashews

Combine oil, onions and shrimp in a 2 quart round casserole. Cover and microwave on high 3 minutes. Add water chestnuts and stir. Cover and microwave on high 2 minutes.

In a small bowl, combine cornstarch with broth. Mix until smooth. Add soy sauce, ginger and pepper. Add sauce to shrimp and stir. Microwave on high 2 minutes. Add pea pods. Cover and microwave on high 2 minutes, or until heated through and sauce is thickened. Top with cashews and serve with rice or chow mein noodles if desired. Serves 4.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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