Easy 15-min. Thai Garlic Fried Shrimp
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
149 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Thai
Easy 15-min. Thai Garlic Fried Shrimp
Description
Easy 15-min. Thai Garlic Fried Shrimp involves coating peeled shrimp in cornstarch and frying them until they turn pink with a crispy texture. The shrimp are cooked briefly to maintain tenderness while developing a slight crisp on the surface. After frying, the shrimp are returned to the pan and tossed with stir-fried aromatics including garlic, ginger, shallots, green onion, and chili for a mild heat that can be adjusted by the type of chili used. The final seasoning includes fish sauce, sesame oil, and sugar, providing a balanced umami and subtle sweetness.
The shrimp can be served on their own as a flavorful finger food or as a component of a larger Thai-inspired meal. The dish's quick cooking time and simple ingredient list make it suitable for a fast dinner or snack when fresh shrimp are available.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Shrimp or extra jumbo shrimp, jumbo
- 1 green onion finely chopped
- 1 red chili pepper or Bird's eye chili for very spicy or red bell pepper for not spicy, chopped
- 1 shallot sliced, or ¼ cup diced onion
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 teaspoon ginger thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup cornstarch or potato starch, add more if needed
- ¼ cup vegetable oil or any neutral oil
- 2 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar or cane sugar, white
Instructions
- If needed, peel and devein the shrimp either removing the tails or leaving them on.
- Rinse peeled shrimp with running cold water to remove any dirt or tiny shells. Strain and shake out any excess water.
- Transfer the shrimp to a large bowl and pat dry with clean paper towel to remove any excess moisture.
- Then add cornstarch and toss until each shrimp is evenly coated. Residual starch in the bowl is normal.
- Heat 3 tablespoon or 45 ml vegetable oil in a large pan on medium heat. Fry the coated shrimp on both sides just until pink, curled, and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Do not overcook. Remove shrimp from the pan.
- In the same pan, reduce to medium heat, add remaining oil. Sauté red chili, green onions, shallot, garlic and ginger for 15 seconds.
- Toss back in cooked shrimp. Then add sugar, fish sauce and sesame oil in that order. Toss everything together and remove off heat to enjoy.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 149 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 149kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 881mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 214mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 342IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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