Ketchup Shrimp Stir-Fry: Bill's Mom’s Recipe

Name: Ketchup Shrimp Stir-Fry: Bill's Mom’s Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 12 ounces large, shell-on headless shrimp ((340g, 15 to 20 size)); 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil ((divided)); 7 slices fresh ginger; 1 clove garlic ((sliced)); 2 scallions; ¼ cup ketchup; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce ((optional)); ⅛ teaspoon white pepper; ½ teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine; 1 tablespoon soy sauce

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:5min

Ketchup Shrimp is a favorite childhood dish that my mom would make for family and friends. Succulent shrimp cooked with ginger, garlic, and scallions, coated with a tangy sauce of stir-fried ketchup and soy sauce made Ketchup Shrimp a surprisingly delicious classic in our house.

Updated at: Wed, 17 Dec 2025 21:36:18 GMT