
This Szechuan shrimp recipe makes an impressive dish with simple ingredients. I usually make it for company. For more or less heat, adjust the amount of red pepper. Serve over hot steamed rice.
Ingredients
- water : 4 Tbsp
- ketchup : 2 Tbsp
- soy sauce : 1 Tbsp
- cornstarch : 2 tsp
- honey : 1 tsp
- crushed red pepper : 0.5 tsp
- ground ginger : 0.25 tsp
- vegetable oil : 1 Tbsp
- sliced green onions : 0.25 cup
- garlic, minced : 4 clove
- cooked shrimp, tails removed : 12 ounces
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Stages of cooking
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Stir together water, ketchup, soy sauce, cornstarch, honey, crushed red pepper, and ground ginger in a small bowl until combined. Set aside.
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir green onions and garlic in hot oil until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in cooked shrimp; toss to coat with oil. Pour in ketchup mixture. Cook and stir until sauce is bubbly and thickened. Joy Flowers Best