Description
Discover how to make delicious Asian Garlic Shrimp with this easy recipe. Learn the secrets to perfectly cooked shrimp packed with bold flavors.
Ingredients
- – 1 pound (454 g) shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tail removed
- – 2 cloves garlic, minced
- – 1 teaspoon (5 ml) chili powder
- – 1 tablespoon (15 ml) low sodium soy sauce
- – 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil
- – 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sesame oil
- – 3 cloves garlic, minced
- – 2 teaspoons (10 ml) ginger, freshly grated or chopped
- – 1 medium red chili, chopped
- – 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
- – 2 tablespoons (30 ml) low sodium soy sauce
- – 1 tablespoon (15 ml) dark soy sauce
- – 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetarian oyster sauce
- – 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Mix the shrimp with the marinade components in a bowl and allow it to rest for 5 minutes.
- Warm the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Place the shrimp in the pan and cook for around 45 seconds to 1 minute on each side until they turn golden. Move them to a bowl.
- In the same pan, heat the sesame oil. Add the garlic, ginger, and red chili, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the water, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and oyster sauce, then stir. Let the mixture cook for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
- Put the shrimp back into the pan and stir to coat them evenly. Continue cooking for another minute to reheat the shrimp, then remove from the heat.
- Sprinkle with green onions, extra red chilies, and/or sesame seeds for garnish.
Notes
- Ensure the shrimp are properly deveined and tails removed before cooking for a more enjoyable dining experience.
- Opt for low sodium soy sauce to manage the dish’s saltiness, particularly with naturally salty oyster sauce.
- Adjust the chili powder and red chili amounts based on personal spice preferences to tailor the dish’s heat level.
