Szechwan Shrimp
Don't let some of the ingredients fool you--this spicy shrimp makes a simple, impressive dish, which I usually make for company. For more or less heat, adjust amount of red pepper. Serve over hot steamed rice.
Servings per recipe: 4
Calories per serving: 142
Preparation time: 10m
Total cooking time: 20m
Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 ounces cooked shrimp, tails removed
Directions:
- 1 In a bowl, stir together water, ketchup, soy sauce, cornstarch, honey, crushed red pepper, and ground ginger. Set aside.
- 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in green onions and garlic; cook 30 seconds. Stir in shrimp, and toss to coat with oil. Stir in sauce. Cook and stir until sauce is bubbly and thickened.
Nutrion facts:
Total Fat | 4.4g | 7% |
Saturated Fat | 1.0g | |
Cholesterol | 164mg | 55% |
Sodium | 500mg | 20% |
Potassium | 230mg | 6% |
Total Carbohydrates | 6.7g | 2% |
Dietary Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
Protein | 18.3g | 37% |
Sugars | 4g | |
Vitamin A | 476IU | |
Vitamin C | 5mg | |
Calcium | 46mg | |
Iron | 3mg | |
Thiamin | 0mg | |
Niacin | 3mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0mg | |
Magnesium | 35mg | |
Folate | 9mcg |