Slippery Shrimp

14 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 6 tablespoons cornstarch, plus
  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 4 teaspoons water
  • 1 cup corn oil or 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 teaspoons unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons dry sherry
  • 1 cup thinly sliced green onion
  • 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix shrimp and 6 tablespoons cornstarch in a large bowl to coat.
  2. 2
    Mix remaining 4 teaspoons cornstarch and 4 teaspoons water in a small bowl to blend.
  3. 3
    Heat oil in heavy large skillet or wok over high heat.
  4. 4
    Working in batches, fry shrimp until cooked through and golden on both sides, about 3 minutes.
  5. 5
    Using slotted spoon, transfer cooked shrimp to plate.
  6. 6
    Drain all but 1 tablespoon oil from wok and heat over medium-high heat.
  7. 7
    Add garlic, sugar,cayenne and salt; stir constantly until garlic begins to brown, about 15 seconds.
  8. 8
    Add tomato sauce,vinegar,and sherry;stir water/cornstarch mixture if separated and add to sauce.
  9. 9
    Cook until sauce boils and thickens, stirring constantly, about 1 minute.
  10. 10
    Add reserved shrimp to sauce and stir to coat.
  11. 11
    Remove from heat and add 1 cup green onions to sauce and toss.
  12. 12
    Transfer to plate and sprinkle with remaining green onions and serve.

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