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    Home » Asian foods » Chili Garlic Shrimp

    Chili Garlic Shrimp

    Published: Feb 26, 2021 Modified: Aug 2, 2021 by Tracy O.This post may contain affiliate links

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    Stir fried chili garlic shrimp or prawns is a tasty and simple seafood dish. This Asian style stir fried chili garlic shrimp recipe is juicy, spicy and sweet. Wanna know how to cook shrimp with chili garlic sauce? Check out this quick yummy dish that only takes around 10 minutes!

    If you are a seafood lover, this is a must try dish and check out these crab stir fry, steamed garlic shrimp, shrimp chips, steamed whole fish and scrambled eggs & shrimp recipe too.

    Asian style chili garlic shrimp on an oval white plate with blue towel

    What is chili garlic shrimp or prawns?

    This Asian style stir fried chili garlic sauce with shrimp or prawns is juicy, spicy and sweet. In Asian cuisine, shrimp or prawns are often cooked as a whole that have head and shell on. And, they are fresh, not frozen shrimp. Not only is it convenient to cook, but also it retains shrimp juicy and gives more flavor to the food.

    Moreover, shrimp have high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, iodine, protein and good cholesterol. Also, they are low in food energy and calories. It is a great quick dish for shrimp lovers. 

    Can I use frozen shrimp or prawns?

    raw whole shrimp in the glass plate top view

    In the states, most shrimp are sold frozen with heads off or no shells. Usually, I buy a box of frozen raw whole shrimp at Asian store. Although frozen raw shrimp does not have the same texture as fresh live shrimp, the taste is still great with stir fried chili garlic sauce.

    What are the ingredients for stir fry chili garlic shrimp?

    chili garlic shrimp ingredients

    The main ingredients for this delicious chili garlic shrimp are chili garlic sauce, garlic and shrimp.

    Cooking tips for how to cook shrimp with chili garlic sauce:

    • Don't over cook the shrimp because it will change to a tough and dry texture.
    • Remember to add chili garlic sauce depending on how hot you can handle. I suggest adding half tablespoon at a time.

    FAQs:

    What is chili garlic sauce?

    Chili garlic sauce is a sauce with garlic and chili. I like to use Lee Kum Kee garlic chili sauce or my homemade garlic chili sauce. In this recipe, I used Lee Kum Kee garlic chili sauce because the sauce is not that spicy.Lee kum kee chili garlic sauce in the bottle and sauce in the container

    Can I use butter to substitute vegetable oil?

    Yes, definitely you can use butter instead of vegetable oil. Actually, Western like to use butter to cook shrimp and seafood.

    Instructions for how to cook shrimp with chili garlic sauce:

    minced garlic

    1. Mince 5 cloves of garlic.

    cut green onion

    2. Cut 3 sticks of green onion.

    stir fry minced garlic in the non stick pan

    3. Pour ½ tablespoon of vegetable oil into a non-stick pan and turn on medium to high fire. Then, add minced garlic and stir fry for a minute.

    raw whole prawn added into the pan with garlic

    4. Next, add the washed whole raw shrimp and stir fry a little bit.

    sauce added in the shrimp in the pan

    5. After that, add 1 tablespoon of chili garlic sauce, ½ tablespoon of soy sauce, ½ tablespoon of brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of water and stir fry for a few minutes.

    cooked chili garlic shrimp in the pan

    6. Until the shrimp cooks. It turns orange red. (Around 3-5 minutes and don't over cook them because the texture of shrimp will change.)

    green onion added into the chili garlic prawn

    7. When the shrimp is cooked, add the chopped green onion, mix it and ready to serve.

    Chili garlic shrimp on a white plate  top view

    Enjoy this simple and tasty garlic chili shrimp recipe and check out these laksa noodle soup, Asian shaved ice and Vietnamese spring rolls recipes.

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    Asian style chili garlic shrimp stir fry

    Garlic Chili Shrimp

    Asian style stir fried garlic chili shrimp or prawns is juicy, spicy and sweet. Often in Asian cuisine, shrimp or prawns are cooked as a whole that have head and shell on. Not only is it convenient to cook, but also it retains shrimp juicy and gives more flavor to the food. 
    5 from 8 votes
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    Course: Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 98kcal
    Author: Tracy O.

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    Ingredients

    • 5 cloves Garlic
    • 1 pound Raw whole shrimp
    • 1 tablespoon Lee Kum Kee garlic chili sauce (Depends how spicy you can handle, you can add more and less.)
    • ½ tablespoon Soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon Water
    • ½ tablespoon Brown sugar
    • ½ tablespoon Vegetable oil
    • 3 sticks Green onion

    Instructions

    • Mince 5 cloves of garlic.
    • Cut 3 sticks of green onion.
    • Pour ½ tablespoon of vegetable oil into a non-stick pan and turn on medium to high fire. Then, add minced garlic and stir fry for a minute.
    • Next, add the washed whole raw shrimp and stir fry a little bit.
    • After that, add 1 tablespoon of chili garlic sauce, ½ tablespoon of soy sauce, ½ tablespoon of brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of water and stir fry a few minutes.
    • Until the shrimp cooks. It turns orange red. (Around 3-5 minutes and don't over cook them because the texture of shrimp will change.)
    • When the shrimp is cooked, add the chopped green onion, mix it and ready to serve.

    Notes

    Cooking tips for chili garlic shrimp:

    • Don't over cook the shrimp because it will change to a tough and dry texture.
    • Remember to add chili garlic sauce depending on how hot you can handle. I suggest adding half tablespoon at a time.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 14g | Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 811mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Kate

      June 16, 2021 at 12:48 am

      5 stars
      Delicious and super easy to make!

      Reply
    2. Norb

      May 04, 2021 at 12:54 am

      5 stars
      Pretty good served with some rice. A little ginger is great and adds another flavor level.

      Some sliced red chili’s makes it look awesome! A+

      Reply
    3. YourFriendPablo

      February 15, 2019 at 5:33 pm

      Great, I really like it! Youre awesome

      Reply

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