Stir-fried Shrimp with Snow Peas

2 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 – 2 tablespoons canola oil , or 1 – 2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 pound medium or large shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1/2 pound snow peas

Whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, water, ginger, and cornstarch and set aside. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over high heat. Add the shrimp and cook about 1 minute. Add the red bell pepper and snow peas and cook, stirring constantly, until the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Rewhisk the soy sauce mixture and add to the pan. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.