Hot Chili Shrimp

Spice up your dinner table with this bold and flavorful Hot Chili Shrimp recipe, a mouthwatering dish that combines tender, crispy shrimp with a tantalizing blend of garlic, ginger, and chili flavors. Coated in cornstarch for a light crunch, these shrimp are cooked to perfection before being tossed in a savory-sweet sauce made with soy sauce, honey, sambal oelek, and rice vinegar. The dish packs a delightful balance of heat and sweetness, elevated with aromatic notes of garlic and ginger for an irresistible finish. Perfect for pairing with steamed rice or a fresh vegetable stir-fry, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 25 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights. Garnished with scallions and sesame seeds, this Asian-inspired crowd-pleaser will have your taste buds doing a happy dance!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon chili paste (such as sambal oelek)
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with cornstarch until evenly coated. This will give the shrimp a light crispness when cooked.

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until lightly golden, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes until fully cooked. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the minced garlic, red chili flakes, and grated ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to medium. Stir in the soy sauce, honey, chili paste, and rice vinegar, mixing well to create the sauce.

Step 5

Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat them in the sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to ensure the shrimp absorb the flavors.

Step 6

Remove from heat and garnish with sliced scallions and sesame seeds if desired.

Step 7

Serve hot over steamed rice or alongside a fresh vegetable stir-fry for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	641 grams (641.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	887

Total Fat 29.90g	38%
Saturated Fat 4.50g	23%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.80g
Cholesterol 857mg	286%
Sodium 2213mg	96%
Total Carbohydrate 45.60g	17%
Dietary Fiber 2.70g	10%
Total Sugars 19.30g
Protein 117.60g	235%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 401mg	31%
Iron 5mg	25%
Potassium 1436mg	31%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.2%

Protein: 51.0%

Carbs: 19.8%