Zippy Cold Spicy Shrimp

Shrimp drink in the spicy sauce while they chill. Great appetizer or as a main course. Use fresh ginger.

• Ready In: 4 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons  oil, divided
• 1 1⁄2 lbs medium shrimp, shelled and deveined (leave tail on)
• 2  green onions, chopped,with tops reserved
• 2  cloves fresh garlic, peeled and chopped
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh ginger or 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3⁄4 cup chicken broth
• 3  tablespoons tomato paste
• 2  tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
• 8  lettuce leaves (to garnish)

Directions

1. In a heavy 10-inch skillet heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderately high heat for 1 minute.
2. Add the shrimp and stir-fry for 2 minutes; transfer to a platter.
3. Add the remaining oil to the skillet, then the green onions, garlic and fresh ginger; stir-fry about 30 seconds.
4. Add the chicken broth, tomato paste, vinegar, sugar, and cayenne pepper; simmer and stir for 3 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
5. Return the shrimp to the skillet and cook, stirring, 3 minutes longer.
6. Pour all into a bowl; cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.
7. When ready to serve, arrange the lettuce leaves on a plater and mound the shrimp on top.
8. Chop the reserved green onion tops and sprinkle over the shrimp.