Ketchup Shrimp Recipe

This Easy Asian Recipe Shines a Light on Ketchup in a Creative Way

Ketchup shrimp? Sounds a little bizarre, but this classic Asian dish works. It just does.

You’ll need:

1 pound shrimp, heads removed, deveined and tails left intact
2 tablespoons cooking oil (divided)
1 1-inch piece fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
1 tablespoon lite soy sauce

Here’s how to make it:

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Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until about halfway cooked through. Remove and set aside.

Reduce heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. Add the ginger and cook 30 seconds. Add the garlic and green onions and cook 30 more seconds.

Add the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Shaoxing wine and soy sauce. Put the shrimp and any juice from the plate into the wok. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook about 1-2 minutes, stirring, until shrimp are completely cooked through and sauce has thickened. Serve over rice.