Zippy Cold Spicy Shrimp Recipe

Name: Zippy Cold Spicy Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil, divided; 1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, shelled and deveined (leave tail on); 2 green onions, chopped,with tops reserved; 2 cloves fresh garlic, peeled and chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 3/4 cup chicken broth; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste); 8 lettuce leaves (to garnish)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons oil, divided
1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, shelled and deveined (leave tail on)
2 green onions, chopped,with tops reserved
2 cloves fresh garlic, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
8 lettuce leaves (to garnish)

1
In a heavy 10-inch skillet heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderately high heat for 1 minute.
2
Add the shrimp and stir-fry for 2 minutes; transfer to a platter.
3
Add the remaining oil to the skillet, then the green onions, garlic and fresh ginger; stir-fry about 30 seconds.
4
Add the chicken broth, tomato paste, vinegar, sugar, and cayenne pepper; simmer and stir for 3 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
5
Return the shrimp to the skillet and cook, stirring, 3 minutes longer.
6
Pour all into a bowl; cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.
7
When ready to serve, arrange the lettuce leaves on a plater and mound the shrimp on top.
8
Chop the reserved green onion tops and sprinkle over the shrimp.

373

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons oil, divided, 1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, shelled and deveined (leave tail on), 2 green onions, chopped,with tops reserved, 2 cloves fresh garlic, peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Zippy Cold Spicy 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.

Zippy Cold Spicy Shrimp

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