Mama Chang's Stir-Fried Shrimp and Scallions

By akakeno

Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Stir-Fry

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp
• 3 garlic gloves, sliced
• One 1 inch piece of ginger, minced
• 1 1/2 tsps. crushed red pepper
• 1 egg white
• 2 tsps. cornstarch
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 Tbs. sugar
• 1 1/2 tsps. ground pepper
• 1 1/2 tsps. salt
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 3 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup coarsly chopped cilantro

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with the garlic, ginger, red pepper, egg white and 1 tsp. of the cornstarch until well-coated.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk the ketchup with the broth, sugar, pepper, salt and the remaining 1 tsp. cornstarch.
3. In a very large skillet, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the shrimp and stir-fry over high heat until they begin to turn pink. Add the ketchup mixture and simmer until the shrimp are cooked, about 2 minutes. Stir in the scallions and cilantro and serve.