Shrimp with Peanuts

by the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine

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Shrimp with Peanuts
Yield: Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients:
1/4
cup ketchup

2
tablespoons reduced-sodium chicken broth

1
tablespoon dry sherry

1
tablespoon rice vinegar

1
tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce

1
teaspoon brown sugar

2
green onions with tops

1
tablespoon peanut oil or vegetable oil

2
cloves garlic, minced

1/8
to 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

3/4
pound medium or large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1/3
cup dry roasted peanuts

Hot cooked Chinese egg noodles

Cucumber fan for garnish



Preparation:
1.
Combine ketchup, broth, sherry, vinegar, soy sauce and brown sugar in small bowl; set aside.

2.
Cut onions diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces; set aside.

3.
Heat wok over medium-high heat 1 minute or until hot. Drizzle oil into wok and heat 30 seconds. Add garlic and red pepper; stir-fry 30 seconds.

4.
Add shrimp; stir-fry 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and opaque. Add ketchup mixture and onions; stir-fry about 1 minute or until sauce boils and thickens.

5.
Stir in peanuts. Serve over noodles. Garnish, if desired.


Note: Rice vinegar is a light, mellow and mildly tangy vinegar brewed from rice. Do not use brands that are not brewed or that are seasoned with salt and sugar. Cider vinegar can be used as a substitution.



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