Shrimp in Chili Crab Sauce

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 6 cloves garlic (- minced)
• 1/4 cup crab fat paste (aligue)
• 1/4 cup tomato ketchup (or banana ketchup)
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (- or as desired)
• 2 pounds shrimp (- washed and drained)
• 1/2 cup Sprite / 7-Up
• green onions (for garnishing)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Saute the garlic until tender and slightly browned.

2. 2

   Add the crab fat paste and ketchup and stir until well blended. Season with fish sauce and chili flakes.

3. 3

   Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes stirring until all sides turn pink. Pour in the Sprite/7-Up and let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes or until shrimp are completely cooked.

4. 4

   Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with chopped green onions and serve with your favorite pasta or rice.