Kung Pao Shrimp

== Description ==
Contributed by Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group
* Source: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals
* Yield: 4 servings
== Ingredients ==
* 1 ½ tbsp. hoisin sauce
* 1 tbsp. dry sherry
* 1 tsp. granulated sugar, brown or white only Use your favorite substitute to cut down on the sugar. Take care, Gloria.
* 1 tsp. chili paste
* 3 tbsp. chili oil, optional
* 1 egg white
* 1 tbsp. cornstarch
* 1 lb. medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
* 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
* ½ tsp. fresh, grated ginger root
* 1 garlic clove, minced
* ¼ cup unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts
== Directions ==
# In a small, fresh bowl, combine hoisin sauce, sherry, sugar, chili paste, and chili oil (optional).
# Mix well and set aside.
# In a medium bowl, combine egg white and cornstarch. Beat well.
# Add shrimp and mix well to coat. Set aside.
# Heat oil in a large skillet or a wok over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, ginger, and garlic.
# Cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are opaque-pink then well coated. Add the hoisin-sauce mixture.
# Just mix with peanuts and serve. Have the white rice ready on the plate.
== Notes ==
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== Nutritional information ==
Per serving (4 ounces):
* 236 Calories | 25g Protein | 5g Carbs | 1g Dietary Fiber | 10g Fat | 172mg Cholesterol | 223mg Sodium
* Exchanges: 3 Lean Meat | 2 Fat | 1/2 Fruit
* Glycemic Index: 28
* Glycemic Load: 1
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