Cold Spiced Shrimp

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Course : Shrimp
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons vegetable oil -- divided
1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp -- shelled deveined with tail left on
2 medium green onions -- choppe tops reserved
2 cloves garlic -- peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 pieces lettuce leaves -- for garnish
 

Preparation:

In a heavy 10 inch skillet heat 1tablespoon of the vegetable oil over moderately high heat for 1 minute. Add the shrimp and stir fry for 2 minutes; transfer to a platter. Add the remaining oil to the skillet, then the green onions, garlic and the ginger; stir fry about 30 seconds. Add the chicken broth, tomato paste, vinegar, sugar and cayenne pepper; simmer and stir for 3 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. Return the shrimp to the skillet and cook, stirring, 3 minutes longer. Pour all into a bowl; cover and refrigerate for 4 hours. When ready to serve, arrange the lettuce leaves on a platter and mound the shrimp on top. Chop the reserved green onion tops and sprinkle over the shrimp. Serve as a main course or serve with toothpicks as an appetizer.

 

Nutritional Information:

274 Calories (kcal); 10g Total Fat; (33% calories from fat); 37g Protein; 7g Carbohydrate; 259mg Cholesterol; 449mg Sodium