Asian Garlic Shrimp
Next time you’re needing an easy weeknight recipe that can be on the table super fast, go for this Asian Garlic Shrimp. It’s a total crowd pleaser and is bursting with flavor.
Equipment
- Large wok or saute pan
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons coconut or brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive, vegetable or canola oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound medium or large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 4 scallions cut into circles
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Place the first 7 ingredients in a large bowl (only one tablespoon of the oil) and stir to combine.
- Add shrimp and marinade for 30 minutes on the counter or covered and refrigerated for an hour.
- Place a large wok or sauté pan over medium high heat and add the remaining oil. Using a slotted spoon add the shrimp and saute for 4-5 minutes stirring once until turning pink and opaque.
- Remove the shrimp to a bowl.
- Add the remaining soy sauce mixture and scallions to the pan and boil over high heat for 2 minutes or until mixture thickens.
- Pour the sauce over the shrimp and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve with desired accompaniments.
Notes
- To Store: Store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days. To reheat, add the shrimp to a skillet on the stovetop and cook until heated through.
- You can use fresh or frozen shrimp in the recipe. The most important thing is that they’re peeled and deveined before adding them to the marinade.
- If using frozen shrimp, run them under cold water for about 10 minutes to defrost. Using warm or hot water to defrost shrimp is a food safety no-no.
- Be careful not to overcook the shrimp. Shrimp can easily become rubbery when overcooked.
- Feel free to add some chili flakes or sriracha to the marinade if you want to add a little heat to this dish.
- Again, these shrimp cook very quickly so I recommend starting your sides while the shrimp marinate so everything is ready at once.
- This marinade goes great on almost any protein you choose too so mix it up! Marinate some chicken, beef or even tofu in it and get to cooking!
Nutrition
Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 578mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg
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