China Curled Shrimp - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. raw shrimp, shelled and deveined or 1 lb. frozen shrimp
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. oil
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 tsp. sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 Tbsp. water
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. ketchup
2 Tbsp. vinegar
6 scallions, sliced
1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. ginger

Preparation

Wash and drain the shrimp.
Sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a skillet; saute the shrimp 1 minute.
Add a mixture of the ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, ginger, scallions and garlic.
Cook over low heat 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Mix together the cornstarch and water.
Add to the shrimp and cook 2 minutes.
Serves 4 to 6.