Sweet & Salty Sezchuan Shrimp

Submitted by Pinaygourmet 345142

"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."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 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

[jphillips]

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 recipe #235534 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!

 

[sjkotylak]

Really yummy! Made an extra 50% of the sauce - didn't have chili flakes so I put in some sriracha hot sauce and served it over quinoa!

 

[JennK]

This was a hit with me and my husband. Very simple to make. I actually made the sauce the night before and refrigerated it to save time. We served it with rice and a side of steamed broccoli. Thanks for sharing!