Singapore Velvet Shrimp Recipe

Name: Singapore Velvet Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sauce; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1/2 cup water; 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce; 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder; Shrimp; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 stalk lemongrass, stalk bottom 4 inches only, minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon minced ginger; 1/2 yellow onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 3 green onions (2 cut into 2-inch pieces, 1 chopped); 1 lb medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Servings: persons

Sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
Shrimp
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 stalk lemongrass, stalk bottom 4 inches only, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1/2 yellow onion, thinly sliced
1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
3 green onions (2 cut into 2-inch pieces, 1 chopped)
1 lb medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon sesame oil

1
Make sauce: combine all the ingredients in a bowl; mix well and set aside.
2
Place a stir-fry pan over high heat until hot; add oil, swirling to coat all sides.
3
Add in lemongrass, garlic, and ginger; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 15 seconds.
4
Add in yellow onion, red bell pepper, and green onion pieces and stir-fry until the onion slices begin to brown on the edges, about 2 minutes.
5
Add in the shrimp and stir-fry until they begin to curl and turn pink, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
6
Add in the sauce and cook, stirring, until the sauce boils and thickens slightly, about 30 seconds.
7
Add in the sesame oil and toss to coat the shrimp evenly.
8
Transfer to a plate, sprinkle with the chopped green onion, and serve.

330

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sauce, 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup water, 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, and more.

Yes, Singapore Velvet 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.

Singapore Velvet Shrimp

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