1 lb. fresh or frozen shrimp in shells
2 tbsp. cooking oil
2 tbsp. catsup
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp. soy sauce
2 tsp. dry sherry or cognac
1 tsp. sugar
6 drops bottled hot pepper sauce

Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp. Preheat a wok or large skillet over high heat; add cooking oil. Stir-fry shrimp in hot oil 7 to 8 minutes or until shrimp are done. Remove shrimp; drain off oil from wok or skillet. Add catsup, Worcestershire, soy sauce, sherry or cognac, sugar, and hot pepper sauce to wok or skillet; heat to boiling. Return shrimp to wok or skillet; cover and cook for 30 seconds. Serve at once. Makes 4 servings. Serve with rice.