Hot Chili Shrimp
Spice up your dinner table with this bold and flavorful Hot Chili Shrimp recipe, a mouthwatering dish that combines tender, crispy shrimp with a tantalizing blend of garlic, ginger, and chili flavors. Coated in cornstarch for a light crunch, these shrimp are cooked to perfection before being tossed in a savory-sweet sauce made with soy sauce, honey, sambal oelek, and rice vinegar. The dish packs a delightful balance of heat and sweetness, elevated with aromatic notes of garlic and ginger for an irresistible finish. Perfect for pairing with steamed rice or a fresh vegetable stir-fry, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 25 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights. Garnished with scallions and sesame seeds, this Asian-inspired crowd-pleaser will have your taste buds doing a happy dance!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon chili paste (such as sambal oelek)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with cornstarch until evenly coated. This will give the shrimp a light crispness when cooked.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until lightly golden, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes until fully cooked. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic, red chili flakes, and grated ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Reduce the heat to medium. Stir in the soy sauce, honey, chili paste, and rice vinegar, mixing well to create the sauce.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat them in the sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to ensure the shrimp absorb the flavors.
Remove from heat and garnish with sliced scallions and sesame seeds if desired.
Serve hot over steamed rice or alongside a fresh vegetable stir-fry for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
887 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.9 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 857 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 2212 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.6 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.3 g | ||
| Protein | 117.6 g | 235% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 401 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 1436 mg | 31% | |
*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.
