Sweet and Sour Glazed Shrimp
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A quick skillet dish that balances tangy sweetness with a savory bite—perfect for a weeknight surprise.
Ingredients:
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Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup Chinese plum sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 1/4 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined and tails removed
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts kept separate)
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons unseasoned rice wine vinegar
- Cooked white rice, for serving, optional
- In a small bowl, combine the plum sauce, ketchup, soy sauce, and pepper flakes. Set this sauce aside.
- Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until just done. Remove them from the skillet and place them on a plate.
- To the same skillet, add the white parts of the scallions, garlic, and ginger. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until they have softened. Pour in the vinegar, using it to scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Add the reserved sauce and bring it to a simmer. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, add the green scallions, and swirl everything to combine. Serve immediately over white rice, if desired.
