1. Combine all sauce ingredients & keep cold until ready to cook.
2. Cook shrimp in two batches. Heat a large skillet with vegetable oil. When oil is very hot (but not smoking) add half the shrimp in a single layer.⁠
3. Cook until pink, about 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from pan and reserve warm.⁠
4. Do the same with second batch of shrimp. Remove from pan and discard any excess oil.
5. Add all sauce ingredients to the hot pan and bring to a boil.
6. Simmer until a thick syrup consistency is reached.
7. Add the cooked shrimp to the sauce and toss well.
8. Plate shrimp, top with fresh cilantro leaves and serve immediately.

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