Ingredients for Zippy Cold Spicy Shrimp
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Medium Shrimp
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced (separate white/light green parts from dark green tops)
- Fresh Garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- Cider Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste)
- Lettuce leaves, for serving
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How to Make Zippy Cold Spicy Shrimp
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a heavy 10-inch skillet over moderately high heat for 1 minute.
- Add 1 pound shrimp and stir-fry for 2 minutes until pink.
- Transfer shrimp to a platter and set aside.
- Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil to the skillet. Add 2 green onions (white and light green parts, thinly sliced), 2 cloves garlic (minced), and 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger.
- Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add 1/2 cup chicken broth, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste).
- Simmer and stir for 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes to heat through.
- Pour the shrimp and sauce into a bowl.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld.
- When ready to serve, arrange lettuce leaves on a platter.
- Mound the chilled shrimp mixture onto the lettuce leaves.
- Chop the reserved green onion tops (about 2 tablespoons) and sprinkle over the shrimp.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
21 g
Sugar
13g
Fat
7g
Carbs
2g
