10-Minute Garlic Shrimp
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
4 mins
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Total Time
9 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
269 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
10-Minute Garlic Shrimp
Description
This recipe begins by gently heating oil or butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat, then adding thinly sliced or minced garlic, which is stirred constantly for about a minute to avoid burning. Shrimp are added next and stirred until they just turn opaque, which takes approximately two minutes. Shaoxing wine, kosher salt, and black pepper are added last, tossed together for a minute to blend flavors.
The resulting garlic shrimp have a delicate texture, with a slight caramelization on the garlic and a moist yet firm shrimp bite. The use of Shaoxing wine adds subtle depth, while the seasoning is kept simple. Fresh herbs provide a mild herbal note and freshens the dish.
Serving immediately preserves the shrimp’s tender texture and the vibrancy of the garlic. The dish pairs well with sides like buttered noodles or rice for a complete meal. The method emphasizes careful temperature control to avoid overcooking or burning the garlic.
Shrimp are towel-dried beforehand to remove excess moisture, preventing steaming and encouraging proper sauté. A large heavy skillet ensures even heat distribution, and close stirring of the garlic avoids bitterness from burning.
Ingredients
- 3 TB olive oil or butter
- 8 whole garlic thinly sliced or minced, cloves
- 20 extra-large Shrimp peeled and deveined, towel-dried to remove excess moisture
- 2 tsp Shaoxing wine or dry sherry, cooking wine
- ⅛ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper freshly ground
- scallion freshly chopped for garnish, or chives, cilantro, or parsley, optional
Instructions
- In a large, heavy skillet over medium heat, heat oil/butter until just hot. Add garlic and constantly stir for 1 minute; keep stirring, as garlic burns easily.
- Add shrimp and stir just until shrimp turn opaque, 2 minutes or so. Add cooking wine, salt, and pepper, tossing 1 more minute. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
Notes
- Always towel-dry shrimp before cooking to prevent steaming and ensure proper sauté texture.
- Use a large, heavy skillet for even heat and to avoid burning garlic and shrimp.
- Heat oil or butter until just hot, not smoking, to cook garlic gently without burning.
- Stir garlic constantly during cooking to prevent bitterness from burning.
- Cook shrimp just until opaque to maintain tenderness and sweet flavor; overcooking makes shrimp rubbery.
- Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the natural shrimp flavor.
- Garnish with freshly chopped scallions, chives, cilantro, or parsley and serve with buttered noodles or rice.
- No soy sauce or store-bought sauces are used to highlight natural shrimp taste without added sodium.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 269kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 5.3g | 2% |
| Protein | 29.4g | 59% |
| Fat | 14.8g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 228.1mg | 76% |
| Sodium | 210.1mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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