Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left intact
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
3/4 teaspoon sugar
4 scallions, white and pale-green parts only, thinly sliced diagonally (about 1/4 cup), plus dark-green parts, thinly sliced lengthwise, for garnish
Lime wedges, for serving
Preparation
Heat oil in a wok or a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until golden, about 2 minutes.
Add shrimp; cook, stirring constantly, until shrimp are opaque, about 5 minutes. Add pepper, salt, and sugar; cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds. Stir in scallions. Transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with more scallions, and serve with lime wedges.
