5 Spice Shrimp Recipe

Elevate your meal with this quick and flavorful 5-Spice Shrimp recipe! Perfect as a sophisticated appetizer or a light first course, this dish is ready in minutes. The aromatic five-spice powder, easily found in most grocery stores (especially Asian markets!), complements the succulent shrimp beautifully. Impress your guests with this simple yet elegant dish – a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 206.8 kcal
Protein 46g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for 5 Spice Shrimp

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How to Make 5 Spice Shrimp

  1. Pat 1 pound of shrimp dry with paper towels. In a bowl, toss shrimp with 1 tablespoon five-spice powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  3. Add shrimp to the hot oil. Cook, stirring frequently, until shrimp curl and turn pink (approximately 1-2 minutes per side).
  4. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  5. Pour in 1/4 cup dry sherry or white wine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half and the shrimp are opaque (about 1 minute).
  6. Serve immediately while hot. Garnish with chopped green onions (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

6g

Carbs

0g

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