Description
Chinese Garlic Shrimp is a quick and delicious dish that brings together succulent shrimp, aromatic garlic, and vibrant scallions in a savory sauce. This flavorful recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests with minimal effort. Served over jasmine rice or alongside stir-fried vegetables, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 scallions, sliced thinly
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry. Toss with cornstarch until lightly coated.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Pour in soy sauce and add red pepper flakes if desired; toss gently to coat.
- Sprinkle with scallions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 190mg