Making Sweet Chili Shrimp

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 7 minutes

Total Time: 12 minutes

Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 Tbsp sake or white wine
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tsp chili paste
• 1 Tbsp sweet chili sauce
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water

Steps:

1. In a small bowl, pour sake on the shrimp and mix well.

2. Heat a teaspoon of cooking oil in a pan over high heat. Add green onions, garlic and ginger. Fry for a minute, until lightly browned.

3. Add shrimp and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly pink.

4. Add chili paste and sweet chili sauce. Stir well and cook a minute or so.

5. Thoroughly mix together cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Pour into the pan. Stir everything together until sauce thickens up. Serve immediately.