Black Pepper Caramel Shrimp

Don't be fooled by the name - it doesn't taste anything like caramel, but the sauce is slightly sweet. And delicious. This will be even more perfect in the summer. A light and flavorful dish.

From Cooking Light

Ingredients:
~2 cups brown rice, cooked according to directions and kept warm
~1 tbs. water
~2 tsp. cornstarch
~1 and 1/2 tbs. dark sesame oil
~1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined
~2 cups diagonally cut snow peas
~2 tsp. minced fresh garlic
~1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
~1/8 tsp. salt
~1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
~3 tbs. brown sugar
~2 tsp. fish sauce

1. Combine 1 tbs. water and cornstarch in a small bowl with a whisk and set aside.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add shrimp and saute for 2 minutes or until they begin to turn pink.
3. Add peas, garlic, pepper, and salt; cook 1 minute. Remove from heat.
4. Combine broth, sugar, and fish sauce in a small saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil and stir in cornstarch mixture. Cook for about 1 minute or until sauce thickens, stirring constantly.
5. Pour mixture over shrimp and return to medium-high heat. Cook for 2 minutes until thoroughly heated. Serve over cooked rice.