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Garlic Butter Shrimp with Sweet Tomato Sauce

Succulent shrimp, butterflied and seared, then coated in a tangy, sweet tomato-garlic glaze.

25 Min.
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Garlic Butter Shrimp with Sweet Tomato Sauce

Geschichte

This dish brings together the savory depth of garlic and the bright sweetness of tomato ketchup, creating a glossy sauce that clings to butterflied shrimp. The shrimp are quickly seared, then tossed in the sauce, allowing the flavors to meld while keeping the shrimp tender and juicy.

Zutaten

Large shrimp 300g
Cooking oil 2 tbsp
Tomato ketchup 2 tbsp
White sugar 3 tbsp
Light soy sauce 1 tbsp
White vinegar 1 tbsp
Cornstarch slurry 1 tbsp
Garlic cloves, minced 4
Ginger, minced 5g
Salt 1 tsp
White pepper pinch
Cooking wine 1 tsp

Anleitung

1

Prepare the shrimp

Clean the shrimp by snipping off the legs and antennae. Slice along the back to devein and butterflying them. Marinate with a pinch of salt, white pepper, and cooking wine for a few minutes.

2

Mix the sauce

In a bowl, whisk together the light soy sauce, vinegar, tomato ketchup, sugar, cornstarch slurry, 2g of salt, and the minced garlic until smooth.

3

Sear the aromatics and shrimp

Heat oil in a wok or skillet. Fry the minced ginger until fragrant, then add the shrimp. Pan-fry until they turn pink and opaque.

4

Glaze and serve

Pour the prepared sauce over the shrimp. Stir-fry continuously until the sauce bubbles, thickens, and coats the shrimp nicely. Serve immediately with steamed rice.