Szechwan Shrimp (Chili Shrimp)
I found this on a website and tweaked it, after having this in several restaraunts while living overseas. I cannot find it anyplace stateside so this is the best interpretation of Chili shrimp I could find.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1⁄2
- 2 -3
- 2
- 1teaspoon dried red chili pepper (or chili flakes)
- 3
- 3tablespoons sesame oil
- 2tablespoons sherry wine
- 2tablespoons ketchup
- 2tablespoons chili sauce
- 1
- 2tablespoons water
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DIRECTIONS
- In wok or skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil until hot. Saute Shrimp, garlic, ginger, scallions and chile. Cook a few minutes.
- Add sherry, ketchup, chili sauce, and cornstarch mixture and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until shrimp are done. Serve with rice.
- Sometimes I dust the shrimp with flour before putting them in the oil, to make it like Chen's on iron chef! Enjoy!
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