Hot Pepper And Garlic Shrimp Recipe

Spice up your weeknight with this fiery Hot Pepper & Garlic Shrimp recipe! Inspired by Epicurious, this dish delivers a delicious blend of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors in just 45 minutes. Perfectly succulent shrimp are tossed in a vibrant sauce bursting with garlic and hot peppers – a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Get ready for a taste sensation!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 334.8 kcal
Protein 63g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
Hot Pepper And Garlic Shrimp

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Hot Pepper And Garlic Shrimp

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How to Make Hot Pepper And Garlic Shrimp

  1. Peel and devein 1 pound of shrimp. Set aside.
  2. Mince 4 cloves of garlic. Finely chop 2-3 Thai chili peppers (adjust to your spice preference).
  3. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the minced garlic and chili peppers to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant.
  5. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
  6. Stir in 1/4 cup of dry white wine (optional), 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, and 1 teaspoon of brown sugar.
  7. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, until slightly thickened.
  8. Garnish with chopped cilantro (optional) and serve immediately over rice or noodles.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

65 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

13g

Carbs

1g