Description
Chinese Garlic Shrimp is a quick and flavorful dish that transports your taste buds to the bustling streets of Shanghai. This recipe combines succulent shrimp with aromatic garlic, a hint of soy sauce, and just the right amount of spice, creating a culinary masterpiece that’s both savory and slightly sweet. Perfect for any occasion—whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy dinner at home—this dish is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 scallions, chopped (white and green parts)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust for spice preference)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp by peeling and deveining if not already done. Mince garlic and chop scallions.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add shrimp and cook until pink, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Stir to coat shrimp evenly.
- Just before serving, sprinkle with scallions and drizzle sesame oil on top.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles for an incredible meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg