Szechuan Shrimp

Pinaygourmet #345142's Note:

Don't let some of the ingredients fool you -- this spicy shrimp makes a simple, impressive dish, which I usually make for company. For more or less heat, adjust amount of red pepper. Serve over hot steamed rice.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 4 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup sliced green onion
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 12 ounces cooked shrimp, tails removed

Directions:

1. In a bowl, stir together water, ketchup, soy sauce, cornstarch, honey, crushed red pepper, and ground ginger.
2. Set aside.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Stir in green onions and garlic; cook 30 seconds.
5. Stir in shrimp, and toss to coat with oil.
6. Stir in sauce.
7. Cook and stir until sauce is bubbly and thickened.

Reviews

[Chef #490320]

What an excellent recipe! So easy and absolutely delicious. I added some brocolli to mine and doubled the ingredients for the sauce as per Gloria in Tampa's suggestion. I served this dish on a bed of Vermicelli noodles. Will definely prepare this dish on a regular basis.

[TeresaS]

This is so yummy! I doubled the sauce like other reviewers suggested...I served it over quinoa using Basic Quinoa and a side of steamed broccoli for an excellent meal...I also used fresh minced ginger instead of the powder stuff...made for "Help a Naked Recipe" tag game for recipes without photos...

[Cpmcgib]

This recipe was incredibly simple and delicious! I doubled the sauce as some suggested and it was the perfect amount. Also I added broccoli but otherwise went strictly by the recipe. I might use a little less crushed pepper next time, but it wasnt unbearably spicy. Yum!