Red Garlic Shrimp

From my collection of handwritten recipes.

• Ready In: 18 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 1 platter

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup  plus 2 tblsp.  oil
• 1  lb large shrimp, shelled
• 6  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  tablespoon tomato puree
• 1  tablespoon soy sauce
• 2  tablespoons white wine
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 2  tablespoons chicken broth (or water)
• 3  scallions, minced
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. In a wok, heat oil over high heat until beginning to smoke. Add shrimp and stir fry until shrimp turn pink and opaque throughout, 3-5 minutes. Remove to a plate. Add garlic to wok and stir fry, tossing constantly, until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Add tomato puree, soy sauce, wine, sugar, and chicken broth. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring, 1 minute. Return shrimp to wok. Toss to mix well. Remove from heat, stir in scallions, season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve.