Prep Time: 15 MINS | Cook Time: 10 MINS | Total Time: 25 MINS | Servings: 2 to 3
My forever favorite! This sweet, spicy, and garlicky crispy chili garlic shrimp is the perfect easy and quick dinner. Serve this over steamed white rice for a well-rounded and satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
1 pound (450 grams) of raw shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 and 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp Shaoxing wine (Optional)
Sauce:
2 tsp light soy sauce (or soy sauce)
1/4 c. chili garlic sauce (homemade or store-bought)
2 tbsp brown sugar
Stir Fry:
1 tbsp ginger, minced
4 1/2 tbsp peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
How to make Chinese Chili Garlic Shrimp
Step 1: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the shrimp and Shaoxing wine. Then, evenly sprinkle with salt. Toss well and set aside.
Step 2: In a bowl, place the sauce ingredients. Mix well until the brown sugar has dissolved and set aside.
Step 3: In a medium-sized skillet, heat 4 tbsp oil. In the meantime, add the cornstarch and all-purpose flour to the bowl with the shrimp. Toss well, making sure the shrimps are completely coated.
Step 4: Once the oil is hot, add the shrimp, shaking the excess flour off. Cook the shrimp (in 2 batches) for about 2 to 3 minutes, undisturbed, until the bottom turns golden. Flip and continue to cook the other side for additional 2 to 3 minutes. To a large plate, transfer the cooked chicken (without overlapping). Repeat with the remaining shrimps.
Step 5: Turn the heat off once all the shrimp are cooked. Remove any residue on the pan using paper towels.
Step 6: In the same pan, heat the rest of the half tbsp oil on medium heat. Then, add the ginger and cook while stirring for a minute until aromatic.
Step 7: Next, add the sauce and continue to cook for another 20 to 30 seconds, stirring until thick and glossy.
Step 8: Turn off the heat and place the shrimp back into the pan. Toss until completely coated with the sauce. Serve the Chinese Chili Garlic Shrimp immediately. Enjoy!
Note:
In this recipe, you can also use frozen shrimp. Before using, thaw the shrimp. Place the shrimp in a ziplock bag, then squeeze out as much air as you can before sealing the bag. In a large bowl of room temperature water, submerge the bagged shrimp and thaw for about 30 minutes or so.
Nutrition Facts:
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 275 kcal, Carbohydrates: 18.6g, Protein: 23.6g, Fat: 10.9g, Saturated Fat: 2.1g, Cholesterol: 212mg, Sodium: 768mg, Potassium: 213mg, Fiber: 0.4g, Sugar: 10g, Calcium: 100mg, Iron: 1mg
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