Ingredients
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2 cups peanut oil for frying
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1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp
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1/4 cup cornstarch, more as needed
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2 large cloves garlic, minced
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½ teaspoon minced fresh ginger
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½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 tablespoon white wine
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1 tablespoon white vinegar
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1 tablespoon ketchup
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5 teaspoons white sugar
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½ teaspoon salt
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5 green onions, sliced
Directions
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Heat oil in a wok to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Toss shrimp with 1/4 cup cornstarch to coat. Drop into hot oil, and quickly fry until golden brown, about 45 seconds. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
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Remove oil from the wok, leaving 1 tablespoon behind. Add garlic, ginger, and cayenne pepper. Cook, stirring continuously, until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add wine, vinegar, ketchup, sugar, salt, and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
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Dissolve 2 teaspoons cornstarch in 2 teaspoons water. Stir into boiling sauce until thickened, about 1 minute. Add shrimp and green onions to sauce and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 258 | Calories |
| 12g | Fat |
| 17g | Carbs |
| 19g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 258 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 12g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 11% |
| Cholesterol 173mg | 58% |
| Sodium 536mg | 23% |
| Total Carbohydrate 17g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
| Total Sugars 7g | |
| Protein 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin C 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium 55mg | 4% |
| Iron 3mg | 18% |
| Potassium 246mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
