Shrimp With Spicy Garlic Sauce

Shrimp with Spicy Garlic Sauce
Serves 4

1 1/2 pounds uncooked large shrimp

3 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons chili oil

2 teaspoons sesame oil

1 teaspoon sugar

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 gloves garlic, crushed or finely chopped

2 teaspoons Chinese rice wine

1 pinch freshly cracked black pepper

1 scallion, thinly sliced

1. Peel the shrimp, leaving the tail segments intact, then devein them.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, chili oil, sesame oil, and sugar and set aside.
3. In a wok or large pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the shrimp and cook until both sides are pink, about 2 minutes on each side. Add the sauce mixture and stir so the shrimp is fully coated.
4. Remove from the heat and garnish with chopped scallions. Serve with rice or vegetables.