Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 shallot, thinly sliced

1 pound large shrimp (about 16), peeled and deveined, tails left intact

2 tablespoons Asian chili sauce

1 tablespoon sugar

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Preparation

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add shallot, and cook until softened and light golden, 2 to 3 minutes.

Add shrimp, chili sauce, and sugar; cook, stirring constantly, until shrimp are pink and opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with coconut noodles and bok choy.