Mama Chang's Stir-Fried Shrimp and Scallions

By CheeseDiva

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds shelled and deveined large shrimp
• 3 garlic cloves, sliced
• One 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
• 1 large egg white
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 3 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with the garlic, ginger, red pepper, egg white and 1 teaspoon of the cornstarch until well-coated.
In a medium bowl, whisk the ketchup with the broth, sugar, pepper, salt and the remaining 1 teaspoon of cornstarch. 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.