Description
Chinese Garlic Shrimp is a quick and flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp with aromatic garlic and savory soy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe guarantees to impress your family and friends with every bite. Serve it over fluffy rice or stir-fried noodles to soak up the delicious sauce, making it a delightful meal that’s both satisfying and visually appealing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Begin by rinsing the shrimp under cold water and patting them dry.
- Mince the garlic cloves finely to release their flavor.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Add the shrimp in a single layer.
- Once the shrimp turn pink and opaque, pour the sauce over them and stir gently until the sauce thickens slightly (about 2 minutes).
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving. Pair with rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg