Hot Chili Shrimp Recipe

Name: Hot Chili Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons tomato ketchup; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; For the shrimp; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 6 large garlic cloves, chopped; 3 red chilies, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh gingerroot, chopped; 10 ounces raw jumbo shrimp, de-veined and shells removed; 7/8 cup boiling water; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 2 scallions, shredded; 4 tablespoons cilantro leaves, chopped

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons tomato ketchup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
For the shrimp
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 large garlic cloves, chopped
3 red chilies, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh gingerroot, chopped
10 ounces raw jumbo shrimp, de-veined and shells removed
7/8 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 scallions, shredded
4 tablespoons cilantro leaves, chopped

1
Mix all the ingredients for the sauce and leave on one side.
2
Heat a wok or large frying pan, and add the vegetable oil. Toss in the chopped garlic, ginger and chilies, and stir fry for about 30 seconds, until the chilies have darkened.
3
Add the shrimp and continue frying for about 3-4 minutes - until they turn pink.
4
Stir in the sauce, bring to a simmer and pour in the boiling water.
5
Sharpen with the lime juice and add the scallions and chopped cilantro.
6
Serve straight away with boiled rice.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 tablespoons tomato ketchup, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Hot Chili Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Hot Chili Shrimp

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