4.0 from 3 votes
Asian Garlic Shrimp
Next time you’re needing an easy weeknight recipe that can be on the table super fast, go for this Asian Garlic Shrimp. It’s a total crowd pleaser and is bursting with flavor.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Marinate Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 124 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons coconut or brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive, vegetable or canola oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound medium or large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 scallions, cut into circles
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Place the first 7 ingredients in a large bowl (only one tablespoon of the oil) and stir to combine.
- Add shrimp and marinade for 30 minutes on the counter or covered and refrigerated for an hour.
- Place a large wok or sauté pan over medium high heat and add the remaining oil. Using a slotted spoon add the shrimp and saute for 4-5 minutes stirring once until turning pink and opaque.
- Remove the shrimp to a bowl.
- Add the remaining soy sauce mixture and scallions to the pan and boil over high heat for 2 minutes or until mixture thickens.
- Pour the sauce over the shrimp and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve with desired accompaniments.
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Notes
- To Store: Store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days. To reheat, add the shrimp to a skillet on the stovetop and cook until heated through.
- You can use fresh or frozen shrimp in the recipe. The most important thing is that they’re peeled and deveined before adding them to the marinade.
- If using frozen shrimp, run them under cold water for about 10 minutes to defrost. Using warm or hot water to defrost shrimp is a food safety no-no.
- Be careful not to overcook the shrimp. Shrimp can easily become rubbery when overcooked.
- Feel free to add some chili flakes or sriracha to the marinade if you want to add a little heat to this dish.
- Again, these shrimp cook very quickly so I recommend starting your sides while the shrimp marinate so everything is ready at once.
- This marinade goes great on almost any protein you choose too so mix it up! Marinate some chicken, beef or even tofu in it and get to cooking!
Nutrition Information
Calories
124kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Sodium
578mg
(24%)
Potassium
123mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
120IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 124
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 124kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 578mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 120IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.