Sweet and Sour Shrimp
4 servings
45 minutes
5 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Time: 45 minutes
1 lb. shelled and deveined SSP shrimp, tail-on
2 tablespoons cooking oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
Chopped scallions
White sesame
Sweet and Sour Sauce:
3 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon chili sauce like Sriracha (optional)
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
5 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon cornstarch
Directions
Step 1
Rinse and drain the shrimp, pat dry with 1 paper towels and set aside.
Step 2
Mix all the ingredients for the Sweet and Sour Sauce together. Stir to combine well. Set aside
Step 3
Heat up a skillet with the cooking oil on high heat. When it’s heated, add the garlic and stir fry until the garlic turns light brown. Add in the shrimp, stir fry until the surface turns white. Add in the Sweet and Sour Sauce and let cook for 1 minute, or until the shrimp is cooked through. Add more water to loosen the Sauce if it dries up or becomes too thick.
Step 4
Garnish with chopped scallions and white sesame and serve immediately. Serve immediately with sweet chili sauce, if desired. Enjoy it with steamed rice or noodles.
