Hot Sour Shrimp
Dive into the bold and zesty flavors of Hot Sour Shrimp, a mouthwatering Thai-inspired dish that combines tender, succulent shrimp with a sauce that perfectly balances heat, tang, and umami. This quick and easy recipe features aromatic garlic, ginger, and chili, all simmered in a savory blend of soy sauce, fish sauce, and rice vinegar, with just a touch of sweetness. A cornstarch slurry gives the sauce a glossy finish that clings beautifully to the shrimp, while fresh scallions, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime add a bright, herby kick. Ready in just 30 minutes, this vibrant dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or an impressive centerpiece for entertaining. Serve with steamed jasmine rice or noodles to soak up all that irresistible sauce!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon ginger (minced)
- 1 unit red chili (thinly sliced)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 250 milliliters chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 units scallions (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
- 4 units lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Clean and pat dry the shrimp. Set aside.
In a large pan or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic, ginger, and red chili to the pan. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the soy sauce, fish sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and chicken stock to the pan. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Slowly pour the slurry into the simmering sauce, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Add the shrimp to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
Stir in half of the sliced scallions and remove the pan from the heat.
Transfer the hot sour shrimp to a serving dish, garnish with the remaining scallions and chopped cilantro.
Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for an added zing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
224 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.6 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 1321 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.3 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 34.1 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 72 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 446 mg | 9% | |
*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.
