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Shrimp is such an underrated protein! Such a great protein source that takes on any flavour so well! I also love that shrimp cooks SO FAST so this is perfect for busy weeks or evenings where you want a nice home-cooked, healthy meal without having to slave away in the kitchen for a few hours.
Note: this is spicy!!! If you are sensitive to spice, please adjust the red pepper flakes 🙂
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HERE IS HOW TO MAKE CHILLI GARLIC SHRIMP:
WHERE CAN I FIND THESE INGREDIENTS?
The ingredients to make this delicious chilli garlic shrimp can be found at your local grocery store! You’ll want to get some raw, peeled shrimp from the seafood section of the store, salted butter from the dairy section, garlic from the produce section, and of course, the red pepper flakes and soy sauce from the pantry aisles where the sauces and seasonings are! I also love drizzling sesame oil on this but it is totally optional!
WHAT ARE THE INGREDIENTS?
The ingredients to make this delicious chilli garlic shrimp are:
- Raw, peeled, deveined shrimp
- Garlic cloves
- Red pepper flakes
- Soy sauce
- Salted butter
- Sesame oil (optional)
WHAT EQUIPMENT DO I NEED?
I absolutely love this recipe because of how easy it is! Coming from me, a woman who is so busy all the time with multiple commitments, I love having this shrimp in my fridge as my source of protein! It uses very little to no equipment, which means less clean up, which I’m a huge fan of!
You’ll just want a chopping board and knife to mince the garlic, then everything can be added to the pan and stirred with a wooden spoon. I have now made this recipe so much that I can eyeball the ingredients, but using measuring spoons is great to ensure that you’re getting the correct ratios!
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CAN I SUBSTITUTE/ADD ANYTHING OUT?
You sure can! Honestly, there are so many things you can do to bulk up this recipe, so feel free to switch up what you need! Here are some great ideas to spruce up the recipe:
- Add in noodles to soak up the sauce
- Bulk it up with some stir fry veggies like broccoli, bell peppers and mushrooms
- Add some corn for some sweetness
- Garnish with green onions, cilantro and/or parsley
- Add some cream/milk to make it a creamy sauce
- Squeeze some fresh lemon for a fresh citrusy twist
WHAT DOES CHILLI GARLIC SHRIMP TASTE LIKE?
Oh my, first off, this smells phenomenal! When you first toast up the red pepper flakes, butter and garlic, you already get so excited knowing that it will be guaranteed delicious! The combination of butter, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, and garlic is beautiful mix of buttery, umami, and a kick of heat! Shrimp itself is meaty while light at the same time! SO GOOD!
HOW LONG DOES IT KEEP FOR?
This recipe can definitely keep for up to 5 days! Just be sure to store in an airtight container and not cross-contaminate when you retrieve some from the container to avoid it spoiling quickly. I like to separate them already in my meal prep containers so I can just grab and go!
INSPIRATIONS FOR THIS RECIPE?
I have been leaning towards seafood more these days as I just feel like they are lighter for lunches! Sometimes when I have a heavy lunch, I get that afternoon slump which I don’t love as it makes me sleepy and consume more caffeine! I love how versatile shrimp is and how it soaks up so much flavour!
I love spicy foods so I knew I needed to share this recipe asap!
ANY OTHER NOTES?
No other notes! Enjoy 🙂
Chilli Garlic Shrimp
Ingredients
- 300 g Shrimp
- 1/2-1 Tbsp Red Pepper Flakes depending on your preferred spice level!
- 2 Cloves Garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp Salted Butter
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil optional, drizzled on top
Instructions
- Turn your stove on to medium heat and place a non-stick pan.
- Once the pan is hot, melt the butter and stir in the red pepper flakes and garlic, allowing them to toast until fragrant.
- Next, add in your soy sauce and mix.
- After the sauce is mixed well, add the shrimp and cook for 5–7 minutes, or until fully cooked.
- Drizzle with a little bit of sesame oil, serve and enjoy!
Thank you so much for making it to the end of this recipe! Hope you enjoy this as much as I do!
Xo,
Lynn
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