Asian Drunken Shrimp - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb medium raw shrimp
2 tablespoons dry sherry
2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
1 teaspoon sugar, divided
3 tablespoons soy sauce, Low sodium
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup chopped green onion, with tops
1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, minced
1 garlic clove, minced

Preparation

Peel and devein shrimp, leaving the tails on.
Combine sherry, 2 tsp of the cornstarch and 1/2 tsp sugar in bowl, stir in shrimp until well coated. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
Meanwhile combine soy sauce, water, vinegar, remaining 1/2 tsp each of the cornstarch and sugar and set aside.
Heat oil in wok or large skillet over med-high heat. Add green onion, ginger and garlic, stir fry 30 seconds.
Add shrimp, stir fry 3 minutes, or until pink.
Pour in soy sauce mixture, cook and stir until sauce boils and thickens.
Garnish as desired, and serve as desired.