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Szechwan Shrimp (Chili Shrimp)

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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.

Szechwan Shrimp (Chili Shrimp)

Szechwan Shrimp (Chili Shrimp)

Szechwan Shrimp (Chili Shrimp)
Szechwan Shrimp (Chili Shrimp)
Szechwan Shrimp (Chili Shrimp)

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Cooking Information

Total Time

30 mins

Prep Time

10 mins

Servings

2

Ingredients

9 items

Directions

3 steps
20 mins
  1. 1

    In wok or skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil until hot. Saute Shrimp, garlic, ginger, scallions and chile. Cook a few minutes.

  2. 2

    Add sherry, ketchup, chili sauce, and cornstarch mixture and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until shrimp are done. Serve with rice.

  3. 3

    Sometimes I dust the shrimp with flour before putting them in the oil, to make it like Chen's on iron chef! Enjoy!

Ingredients

9 items
AMT
UNIT
INGREDIENT

Main Ingredients

0.50
pcs
shrimp(, peeled and deveined)
3.00
pcs
garlic(cloves , minced)
3.00
pcs
green onion(scallions , minced)
2.00
tbsp
sherry(tablespoons wine)
2.00
tbsp
ketchup(tablespoons)
2.00
tbsp
chili sauce(tablespoons)
1.00
tsp
cornstarch(teaspoon , mixed with)
2.00
tbsp
water(tablespoons)