Sichuan-Style Shrimp
Description
Perfect for both special occasions and everyday meals. This is the most delicious shrimp recipe—try it and you won't regret it! You can buy ingredients for several portions right away, because you'll definitely want to make this dish again for an encore. If you like, you can add chopped cilantro or parsley when serving the dish.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients. Honey may be used instead of sugar, and ketchup may be used instead of tomato paste.
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Step 2
Pour vegetable oil into the skillet, add tomato paste or ketchup, and add garlic: dried or pressed fresh. Peel some ginger, slice it, and add it to the oil.
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Step 3
Add salt and granulated sugar, or replace the sugar with honey.
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Step 4
Pour in the water and soy sauce and mix thoroughly. At this stage, you can add ground paprika and hot cayenne pepper.
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Step 5
Pour in the lemon juice, add the shrimp, and sauté them in the sauce for about 3–5 minutes over medium heat.
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Step 6
Place the shrimp in sauce on a plate or serving dish, and serve hot.