Shrimp Supreme - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. vegetable oil
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. chopped sweet red pepper or banana pepper
1 small clove garlic, minced
1 c. chopped, unpeeled zucchini
3 1/2 c. cooked Uncle Ben's rice
3/4 c. cashews (optional)

Preparation

Cut shrimp in half lengthwise.
Combine next 5 ingredients; mix well.
Add shrimp and toss gently to coat.
Let stand 15 minutes.
Heat oil in a large skillet; add shrimp.
Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 5 minutes (until shrimp turn pink).
Remove shrimp and set aside.
Drain drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons in skillet.
Add onion, chopped red pepper and garlic to skillet. Saute until tender.
Add zucchini and saute 2 minutes.
Stir in shrimp, cooked rice and cashews (optional); cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thoroughly heated.
Yields 4 servings.