Sichuan Shrimp

By Lv2Cook

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil divided
• 4 cups small broccoli florets
• 2 pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined
• 8 garlic cloves minced
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon red chili paste
• 1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts drained
• 3 cups hot cooked rice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion tops

Details

Servings 1

Preparation

Step 1

Heat 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli, and sauté 4 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon sesame oil, shrimp, and minced garlic, and sauté 4 minutes or until the shrimp are done.

Combine sugar and next 4 ingredients (sugar through chili paste). Add to skillet; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in sliced water chestnuts. Serve over rice, and sprinkle with green onions.

Serving Size: 1 cup shrimp mixture and 1/2 cup rice