Slippery Shrimp Recipe

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Slippery Shrimp
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Mix shrimp and 6 tablespoons cornstarch in a large bowl to coat.
  2. Mix remaining 4 teaspoons cornstarch and 4 teaspoons water in a small bowl to blend.
  3. Heat oil in heavy large skillet or wok over high heat.
  4. Working in batches, fry shrimp until cooked through and golden on both sides, about 3 minutes.
  5. Using slotted spoon, transfer cooked shrimp to plate.
  6. Drain all but 1 tablespoon oil from wok and heat over medium-high heat.
  7. Add garlic, sugar,cayenne and salt; stir constantly until garlic begins to brown, about 15 seconds.
  8. Add tomato sauce,vinegar,and sherry;stir water/cornstarch mixture if separated and add to sauce.
  9. Cook until sauce boils and thickens, stirring constantly, about 1 minute.
  10. Add reserved shrimp to sauce and stir to coat.
  11. Remove from heat and add 1 cup green onions to sauce and toss.
  12. Transfer to plate and sprinkle with remaining green onions and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 877.35 Kcal (3673 kJ)
Calories from fat 595.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 66.13g 102%
Cholesterol 87.68mg 29%
Sodium 2253.07mg 94%
Potassium 220.35mg 5%
Total Carbs 61.28g 20%
Sugars 6.58g 26%
Dietary Fiber 2.38g 10%
Protein 12.57g 25%
Vitamin C 3.9mg 6%
Iron 1.9mg 11%
Calcium 59mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 359.23 Kcal (1504 kJ)
Calories from fat 243.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.08g 102%
Cholesterol 35.9mg 29%
Sodium 922.52mg 94%
Potassium 90.22mg 5%
Total Carbs 25.09g 20%
Sugars 2.7g 26%
Dietary Fiber 0.98g 10%
Protein 5.15g 25%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 6%
Iron 0.8mg 11%
Calcium 24.2mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 22.6
    Points
  • 25
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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