Chili Garlic Shrimp Ingredients
- Marinated shrimp
- Mixed sauce
- Minced ginger
- Cornstarch and flour (not shown in the photo, add directly to marinated shrimp before cooking)
How to Cook Chili Garlic Shrimp
- Coat the marinated shrimp with cornstarch and flour
- Pan fry the shrimp until crispy
- Transfer the shrimp to a plate once cooked
- Saute the ginger
- Pour in the sauce and thicken it
- Add back the shrimp
NOTE: Coat the shrimp with cornstarch and flour right before cooking to keep the coating extra crispy and crunchy.
TIP: Set your rice cooker to steam some white rice, which pairs perfectly with the shrimp as it soaks in that sensational sauce, and you’ll have a well-rounded, fully satisfying dinner on your table.
Crispy Shrimp without Deep Frying
You don’t need a wok for this. I prefer a medium-sized skillet. This shallow-fry technique gives you that crispy texture for these chili garlic shrimp while using much less oil. It’s a healthier version of the takeout delight, one that will surely brighten up your meal.
How to Serve Chili Garlic Shrimp
Top chili garlic shrimp over steamed rice for a quick one-bowl meal. You can also serve it as one of the main dishes for a multi-course dinner. Here are some other dishes that go well with chili garlic shrimp:
More Chinese Takeout Recipes
Need a more complete Chinese takeout experience at home? Make these simple dishes below to serve with the chili garlic shrimp:
Notes
- If using frozen shrimp, thaw the shrimp thoroughly before using. To thaw shrimp faster, place the shrimp in a ziplock bag, squeeze out as much air as possible, and seal the bag airtight. Submerge the bagged shrimp in a large bowl of room temperature water. The shrimp will be thawed in 30 minutes or so.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 201kcal, Carbohydrates: 9.1g, Protein: 6.3g, Fat: 15.8g, Saturated Fat: 2.7g, Cholesterol: 53mg, Sodium: 517mg, Potassium: 74mg, Fiber: 0.3g, Sugar: 4.8g, Calcium: 30mg
Lilja Walter is a part of the Omnivore’s Cookbook team and worked closely with Maggie to develop and test this recipe.