Sizzled Five-Spice Shrimp With Red Pepper Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Salt
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder (see Note)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Chinese rice wine, sake or dry sherry
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 pounds baby bok choy or mustard greens, trimmed
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 6 ripe, red Fresno chiles, split lengthwise, seeded and cut into thin strips (or use 2 large bell peppers)
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne or crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
• 1/4 cup slivered scallions, for garnish
• Cilantro sprigs, for garnish
• Lime wedges, for garnish