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10-Minute Garlic Shrimp

This 10-Minute Garlic Shrimp is fast, easy, and healthy. Just what any busy weeknight wants. Serve it over buttered noodles for a succulent dinner everyone devours!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
9 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 269 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 TB olive oil or butter
  • 8 whole garlic cloves thinly sliced or minced
  • 20 extra-large Shrimp peeled and deveined, towel-dried to remove excess moisture
  • 2 tsp Shaoxing cooking wine or dry sherry
  • ⅛ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • Optional: scallions, chives, cilantro, or parsley freshly chopped for garnish

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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

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  • Always remember to towel-dry your shrimp before cooking. This step is crucial to prevent the shrimp from steaming instead of sauté, which can affect the texture and flavor of your dish.
  • Use a large, heavy skillet for this recipe. It distributes heat evenly and prevents the garlic and shrimp from burning.
  • When heating your oil or butter, make sure it's just hot, not smoking. This will allow the garlic to cook properly without burning.
  • Keep a close eye on your garlic. It can burn easily, so constant stirring is key. Burned garlic can give your dish a bitter flavor.
  • Don't overcook your shrimp. As soon as they turn opaque, they're done. Overcooked shrimp can become rubbery and lose their sweet flavor.
  • Don't forget to season your shrimp with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. These simple seasonings can make a big difference and balance out the flavors.
  • Garnish your dish with freshly chopped herbs like scallions, chives, cilantro, or parsley and serve it with some buttered noodles or rice.
  • We don't use soy sauce or any other store-bought sauce that contains sodium, as raw shrimp typically tastes somewhat salty on its own. 

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 269

% 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.