Chili Garlic Shrimp
Dive into bold, restaurant-quality flavors with this Chili Garlic Shrimp recipe—an irresistible dish ready in just 20 minutes! Succulent shrimp are seared to perfection in a sizzling skillet before being coated in a vibrant sauce made with soy sauce, honey, lime juice, and fiery red chili flakes. A generous helping of minced garlic adds aromatic depth, while fresh cilantro provides a burst of freshness to finish the dish. Perfect as a quick appetizer or served over rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables, this recipe balances heat, sweetness, and tanginess in every bite. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this easy shrimp recipe is a must-try for seafood lovers and weeknight dinner enthusiasts alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, lime juice, and red chili flakes. Set aside.
Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel and season them with salt and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute, or until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes on one side, then flip them over.
Pour the chili garlic sauce over the shrimp and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp are opaque and fully cooked.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the chopped cilantro over the shrimp.
Serve immediately as an appetizer or over rice, noodles, or a bed of steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
844 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.1 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 886 mg | 295% | |
| Sodium | 3197 mg | 139% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.9 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.8 g | ||
| Protein | 112.9 g | 226% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.3 mcg | 101% | |
| Calcium | 208 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1390 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
