Recipe

Chinese Take-Out Shrimp with Garlic

Name: Chinese Take-Out Shrimp with Garlic
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 teaspoon honey; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper; ¼ teaspoon ground ginger; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; ¼ cup sliced green onions; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 12 ounces cooked shrimp, tails removed

Szechuan shrimp is an impressive dish made with simple ingredients. I usually make it for company. For more or less heat, adjust the amount of red pepper. Serve over hot steamed rice.

Prep 10mCook 5mTotal 15mServes 4

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Instructions

1
Stir together water, ketchup, soy sauce, cornstarch, honey, crushed red pepper, and ground ginger in a small bowl until combined. Set aside.
2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir green onions and garlic in hot oil until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in cooked shrimp; toss to coat with oil. Pour in ketchup mixture. Cook and stir until sauce is bubbly and thickened.Joy Flowers Best

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