Chili shrimp

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsLarge shrimp (31-35/lb.)
1tablespoonSalad oil
1tablespoonMinced fresh ginger
3eachesGarlic cloves, minced or
. pressed
3tablespoonsCatsup
1tablespoonCider vinegar
363xesCalories (15% from fat)
23gramsProtein
6⅛gramFat (1g saturated) (6.1g)
1tablespoonSoy sauce
1tablespoonSugar
½teaspoon(to 1) Crushed dried hot
. red chiles
½teaspoonOriental sesame oil
3cupsHot cooked rice
xSliced green onions
52gramsCarbohydrate
530milligramsSodium
140milligramsCholesterol

Directions

PER SERVING

Peel shrimp, leaving last section of shell on tail; devein and rinse.

Place a wok or 10- to 12-inch frying pan over high heat. Add salad oil; when oil is hot, add shrimp. Stir-fry until shrimp are pink and opaque in center (cut to test), about 3 minutes.

With a slotted spoon, lift out shrimp, drain briefly, and set aside.

To pan, add ginger and garlic; stir-fry until garlic is tinged with gold, about 30 seconds. Add catsup, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and chilies to taste; stir until boiling. Add shrimp, any accumulated juices, and sesame oil; mix well. Mound rice on a platter; top with shrimp mixture and onions. Serves 4.

From: SUNSET magazine, 5/94 (yep--1994) typing (and typos) -- iris grayson Submitted By IRIS GRAYSON On 05-16-95