Description
This Garlic Shrimp with Chili Crisp recipe is a quick and flavorful Asian-inspired main course that combines succulent shrimp sautéed in garlic, butter, and olive oil, tossed with spicy chili crisp and a tangy soy-rice vinegar sauce. Perfect served over rice or noodles, this dish delivers a perfect balance of heat, richness, and umami in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Sauce
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1–2 tablespoons chili crisp (adjust to heat preference)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish and Serving
- 2 tablespoons chopped scallions (for garnish)
- Cooked rice or noodles (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry thoroughly with paper towels and season lightly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to enhance their natural flavor.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon unsalted butter together in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1–2 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the garlic: Lower the heat to medium and add the minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned, which will provide a lovely garlicky base to the sauce.
- Add sauce ingredients: Stir in 1–2 tablespoons chili crisp (adjusting to your preferred spice level), 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon rice vinegar into the skillet, blending these flavors well with the garlic.
- Combine shrimp and sauce: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss them thoroughly in the sauce, ensuring each piece is evenly coated. Cook for another 1–2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and shrimp to heat through.
- Serve: Serve the garlic chili crisp shrimp hot over a bed of cooked rice or noodles. Garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped scallions for freshness and color.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of chili crisp to match your desired spice level, starting with less and adding more for heat.
- A squeeze of fresh lime juice or a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds can add brightness and extra texture to the dish.
- This recipe works perfectly with frozen shrimp; just ensure they are thawed completely and patted dry before cooking to avoid excess moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
