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Sweet & Spicy Shrimp

Sweet & Spicy Shrimp (Prepared)

Prep

15 mins

COOK Time

10 mins

Serves

8

Ingredients

1/4 cup soy sauce
2 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small onion
1 small green pepper, sliced
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
3/4 lb uncooked, peeled, de-veined large shrimp, thawed if frozen
4 cups hot cooked rice

Instructions

Step 1

Mix soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, red pepper and sesame oil; set aside.

Step 2

Heat vegetable oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion, bell pepper and carrot in oil for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally until crisp-tender.

Step 3

Stir in soy sauce mixture and shrimp. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shrimp is pink and firm and sauce is thickened. Serve over hot rice. *Tip: Toss the rice with chopped fresh cilantro and shredded coconut for a Thai flavour. Enjoy!

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