Description
Chili Garlic Shrimp delivers a spicy kick that’ll wake up your taste buds and make dinner feel like a quick, exciting adventure. Sizzling prawns tossed in fiery garlic sauce turn your simple seafood meal into a restaurant-worthy treat that comes together in minutes.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 1 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined
Fats and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 red chili peppers, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat (375°F) until butter melts completely and starts to shimmer.
- Drop 5 minced garlic cloves and 2 chopped red chili peppers into the hot pan, stirring rapidly for 30-45 seconds until their aroma intensifies and they become slightly golden.
- Carefully add 1 pound of large shrimp (shelled and deveined) to the skillet, spreading them in a single layer so each piece touches the hot surface.
- Sprinkle ½ teaspoon sea salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper across the shrimp, then cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they transform from translucent gray to bright pink and curl slightly.
- Scatter ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley over the shrimp, tossing gently to distribute herbs and coat each piece with the aromatic pan juices.
- Remove skillet from heat immediately, transferring shrimp to a serving plate to prevent overcooking and preserve their tender texture.
Notes
- Select large, fresh shrimp for the best texture and flavor in this quick-cooking dish.
- Use a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan to ensure even heat distribution and perfect searing.
- Adjust the amount of chili peppers to match your preferred spice level, from mild to extra hot.
- Serve immediately after cooking to keep the shrimp tender and prevent overcooking, which can make them tough and rubbery.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 227 kcal
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 273 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2.5 g
- Fiber: 0.7 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg