Fragrant Chili Garlic Shrimp

Fragrant Chili Garlic Shrimp is a classic dish from Shandong Cuisine, known for its bold flavors and aromatic spices. This recipe combines succulent shrimp with the heat of chili and the pungency of garlic, creating a dish that is both spicy and fragrant.

Fragrant Chili Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 red chilies, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the garlic and red chilies, and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add the shrimp, soy sauce, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the shrimp are cooked through.
  4. Stir in the chopped green onions and cook for an additional 1 minute.
  5. Transfer the fragrant chili garlic shrimp to a serving dish and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
25 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
5g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Wok or large skillet Cutting board Knife Measuring spoons Measuring cups

Tools

Stovetop Serving dish

Serving suggestions

Serve the Fragrant Chili Garlic Shrimp with steamed white rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a milder version, remove the seeds from the red chilies before slicing.

Cost

$12