Slippery Shrimp Recipe

Name: Slippery Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined; 6 tablespoons cornstarch, plus; 4 teaspoons cornstarch; 4 teaspoons water; 1 cup corn oil or 1 cup vegetable oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 2 teaspoons unseasoned rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons dry sherry; 1 cup thinly sliced green onion; 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion

Servings: persons

2 lbs uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 tablespoons cornstarch, plus
4 teaspoons cornstarch
4 teaspoons water
1 cup corn oil or 1 cup vegetable oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup tomato sauce
2 teaspoons unseasoned rice vinegar
2 teaspoons dry sherry
1 cup thinly sliced green onion
1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion

1
Mix shrimp and 6 tablespoons cornstarch in a large bowl to coat.
2
Mix remaining 4 teaspoons cornstarch and 4 teaspoons water in a small bowl to blend.
3
Heat oil in heavy large skillet or wok over high heat.
4
Working in batches, fry shrimp until cooked through and golden on both sides, about 3 minutes.
5
Using slotted spoon, transfer cooked shrimp to plate.
6
Drain all but 1 tablespoon oil from wok and heat over medium-high heat.
7
Add garlic, sugar,cayenne and salt; stir constantly until garlic begins to brown, about 15 seconds.
8
Add tomato sauce,vinegar,and sherry;stir water/cornstarch mixture if separated and add to sauce.
9
Cook until sauce boils and thickens, stirring constantly, about 1 minute.
10
Add reserved shrimp to sauce and stir to coat.
11
Remove from heat and add 1 cup green onions to sauce and toss.
12
Transfer to plate and sprinkle with remaining green onions and serve.

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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: 2 lbs uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined, 6 tablespoons cornstarch, plus, 4 teaspoons cornstarch, 4 teaspoons water, and more.

Yes, Slippery 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.

Slippery Shrimp

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