Name: Spicy Garlic Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 pound raw jumbo shrimp, tail-on (peeled and deveined, tails on); 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium); 3 cloves garlic (minced); ¼ teaspoon garlic salt; 1 tablespoon oil; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 2 teaspoons fresh ginger (minced); ½ cup water; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 teaspoons sambal oelek (use less if sensitive to spice); 2 teaspoons soy sauce (low sodium); 1 teaspoon sriracha; to taste crushed red pepper flakes; to taste Yum yum sauce; to taste green onions (or scallions, finely sliced into discs); to taste sesame seeds

Description

A flavorful dish of sautéed shrimp cooked with garlic, ginger, and a spicy sauce.

Ingredients

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1 pound raw jumbo shrimp, tail-on (peeled and deveined, tails on)
2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon oil
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 teaspoons fresh ginger (minced)
½ cup water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons sambal oelek (use less if sensitive to spice)
2 teaspoons soy sauce (low sodium)
1 teaspoon sriracha
to taste crushed red pepper flakes
to taste Yum yum sauce
to taste green onions (or scallions, finely sliced into discs)
to taste sesame seeds

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Instructions

In a large bowl, stir together shrimp, soy sauce, garlic, and garlic salt until well mixed. Cover and let sit about 10 minutes in the refrigerator.
Bring a large pan with the oil to medium high heat. Swirl to coat the surface of the pan. Add shrimp (leaving behind the marinade in the bowl) and sear on each side for about 1-2 minutes until golden. Transfer to a new bowl.
Reduce heat to medium and add sesame oil. Once heated, add garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant and golden (about 30 seconds).
Add water, brown sugar, sambal oelek, soy sauce, and sriracha. Stir until combined. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-4 minutes, until slightly thickened, like a runny sauce.
Add shrimp and gently toss to coat. Cook for about 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally until sauce thickens.
Serve with the sauce from the pan. Garnish with red chili peppers, scallions, and sesame seeds. Serve with Yum Yum Sauce.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Seafood
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 250
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 1200mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 190mg