Chinese Stir-Fried Ketchup Shrimp

Ingredients

• 12 Shrimp (size: 9/14 or 21/25) ((frozen or fresh, peeled or shell-on))
• 2 stalks green onions
• 1 small yellow onion ((or 1/4 of a white onion, sliced approx 1/2 cup))
• 5-6 slices ginger ((sliced 1/8 thick))
• 1 clove garlic ((approx. 1 tablespoons))
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce ((or fish sauce))
• 3-4 tablespoons water

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Prepare the Shrimp ---

2. 2

   If you are using frozen shrimp, run cold water from the sink to thaw the shrimp.

3. 3

   If you are using shrimp with the heads on, take a pair of scissors and snip the whiskers and the sharp spike on top of its head.If you prefer peeled shrimp, peel the shrimp and leave the tails on.

4. 4

   --- Prepare the Aromatics and Sauce ---

5. 5

   In a small bowl, mix together 1/3 cup ketchup, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce, and 3-4 tablespoons water and set it aside for later.

6. 6

   Wash the green onions and remove and discard the roots end.Cut the green onions into 2-inch sections and keep the whites and the greens separated. Slice the white part of the green onion lengthwise and set it aside.(Optional) Take a few pieces of green onions, finely mince them as a garnish and set it for the very end.

7. 7

   Slice the ginger ⅛ inch thick, and set it aside

8. 8

   Finely mince the garlic and set it aside

9. 9

   --- Putting Everything Together ---

10. 10

    Set the stove to medium-high heat and put a bit of oil in and wait for the oil to get hot and shimmer

11. 11

    Add in the shrimp and stir fry it for about 1-2 minutes.You want to cook it until it is about 80-90% done

12. 12

    Remove the shrimp and set it aside for later.

13. 13

    Add more oil to the pan and add the ginger and the white part of the green onion, and stir fry it for about 1-2 minutes

14. 14

    Add in the minced garlic and stir fry it for about 1 minute

15. 15

    Add the cooked shrimp, the sweet and sour ketchup sauce, and green onions into the pan and stir-fry it until the sauce thickens. (Approx. 1 minute)

16. 16

    Plate it and sprinkle the minced green onions on top.

17. 17

    Enjoy with a bowl of steamed white rice!