Stir-Fried Shrimp and Onions Over Noodles

Ingredients

• 3 ounces uncooked cellophane noodles (bean threads) or 4 ounces uncooked vermicelli
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, divided
• 1 teaspoon whiskey (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 3/4 pound peeled, deveined large shrimp
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
• 2 onions, sliced and separated into rings (about 3/4 pound)
• 1/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons ketchup, divided
• 1/4 cup minced green onions

Preparation

1. Prepare noodles according to package directions; set aside.
2. Combine 1/2 teaspoon sugar, whiskey, and soy sauce in a bowl, and add shrimp. Cover and refrigerate.
3. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onions, and cook 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in 1 teaspoon sugar, broth, and 1 tablespoon ketchup, and cook 2 minutes. Remove onion mixture from pan; keep warm.
4. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in pan. Add the shrimp mixture and green onions, and cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in 1 tablespoon ketchup. Cook 1 minute or until shrimp are done. Stir in onion mixture. Serve over noodles.