Zippy Cold Spicy Shrimp - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons oil, divided
1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, shelled and deveined (leave tail on)
2 green onions, chopped,with tops reserved
2 cloves fresh garlic, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
8 lettuce leaves (to garnish)

Preparation

In a heavy 10-inch skillet heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderately high heat for 1 minute.
Add the shrimp and stir-fry for 2 minutes; transfer to a platter.
Add the remaining oil to the skillet, then the green onions, garlic and fresh ginger; stir-fry about 30 seconds.
Add the chicken broth, tomato paste, vinegar, sugar, and cayenne pepper; simmer and stir for 3 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
Return the shrimp to the skillet and cook, stirring, 3 minutes longer.
Pour all into a bowl; cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.
When ready to serve, arrange the lettuce leaves on a plater and mound the shrimp on top.
Chop the reserved green onion tops and sprinkle over the shrimp.