Szechuan Shrimp

Name: Szechuan Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
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

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Recipe 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.

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READY IN: 20mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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

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

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