Szechuan Shrimp

13 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. minced shallots
  • 1/2 c. minced bamboo shoots
  • 3 Tbsp. water
  • 3 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 c. catsup
  • 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp. Tabasco
  • 1 1/2 c. oil
  • 1 lb. shelled and deveined shrimp
  • 1/4 tsp. or more minced ginger
  • 3 Tbsp. dry sherry
  • 1 Tbsp. sesame seed

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine scallions, bamboo shoots, ginger, garlic and Tabasco in small bowl.
  2. 2
    In second bowl, combine sugar, catsup, sherry, soy sauce and sesame seed.
  3. 3
    In a third bowl, mix cornstarch and water. Heat oil to 400°.
  4. 4
    Add shrimp to hot oil; cook about 2 minutes. Remove to strainer.
  5. 5
    Heat 2 tablespoons of oil.
  6. 6
    Add contents of first bowl, then second bowl, shrimp and then cornstarch with water.
  7. 7
    Serve over rice.

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