AMAZING Slippery Shrimp
Cook Time
15
mins
Calories
603
Serving Size
4
Carbs
8.9
Fat
54.6
Protein
21.6
description
Just like Yang Chow... maybe lol
ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp
- 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons water
- 2 cups oil
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger root
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (ok to sub red pepper flakes)
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon white wine
- 1 1/2 tablespoon sugar or Splenda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 green onions, sliced
directions
- Peel, devein, and BUTTERLFY the shrimp.
- Mix the shrimp with 1/4 cup cornstarch to completely coat the shrimp.
- Combine the remaining 2 teaspoons cornstarch with 2 teaspoons water in a bowl and set aside.
- Pour the oil into a wok and heat over medium heat until hot.
- Add the shrimp and deep fry until golden about 45 seconds. Drain the oil from wok, leaving 1 tablespoon.
- Reheat the wok and stir-fry the garlic, ginger, and red pepper. Stir for a few seconds, then add the ketchup, vinegar, wine, sugar, salt 1/4 cup water, and the reserved cornstarch mixture.
- Cook and stir until the sauce is thick.
- Add the shrimp, toss until covered with sauce.
- Add the green onions and serve.