This Chili Crispy Shrimp is one of those shrimp recipes the whole family will request again and again. Juicy shrimp are pan-fried over medium heat until golden brown, then tossed in a crunchy sauce that contains garlic, soy, honey and chili for the perfect balance of salty, sweet and spicy. Tender green beans add a fresh crunch and a sprinkle of green onions on top tie it all together. Whether you like spicy food or just want a bold, flavorful dish on the table quickly, this dish has you covered. Best of all, this delicious meal takes about 20 minutes to prepare, making it the ultimate weeknight dinner.
Absolutely. If you use fresh shrimp, they will dry out more easily before coating with cornstarch. Whether it’s fresh or frozen (thawed), just make sure to remove as much moisture as possible for the best baking results.
The heat depends on how many chili crisps you use. Three tablespoons provides warm heat without being overpowering. You can reduce it to two tablespoons for a milder version, or add extra chili oil for extra heat.
Place leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Heat in a skillet over medium heat or in the microwave until heated through. This Chili Crispy Shrimp is best served hot or warm for the best texture and flavor.
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Ingredient description
- Prawns: The prawns give you the best surface area for a golden, caramelized roast.
- Cornstarch: The cornstarch forms a light, crispy coating on the shrimp when grilled.
- Vegetable oil: Put a little oil in the pan to make the shrimp skin golden brown.
- Chili crisp: Chili crisps add a rich, spicy taste, which is the highlight of this sauce.
- garlic: Fresh garlic deepens the umami flavor of the sauce.
- soy sauce: Soy sauce brings a salty and umami flavor to this dish.
- Oyster sauce: The oyster sauce adds a rich, salty flavor that rounds out the other flavors.
- Honey: Honey balances calories with natural sweetness.
- Rice vinegar: Rice vinegar adds a mild flavor and brightens the entire sauce.
- sesame oil: Sesame oil brings a warm, nutty aroma to the finished dish.
- green beans: Freezing green beans is convenient and keeps well when blanched and tossed in sauce.
- onion: Green onions as a final garnish add a mild, fresh flavor.
Chili Crispy Shrimp
- Place chili flakes, garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, rice vinegar and sesame oil in a mixing bowl and stir until combined. Set aside.
- Steam the green beans. Then immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water and blanch them to maintain crispness. Remove from water and set aside.
- Gently dry the shrimp with paper towels to remove as much moisture as possible. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the cornstarch. Make sure all the shrimp are evenly coated.
- Heat a large skillet to medium-high and add oil. Fry shrimp until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side. You may need to fry in two batches as you don’t want to overcrowd the skillet. Place on a plate and set aside.
- Add sauce to skillet and reduce heat to low. Stir until simmering, about a minute, then add shrimp and green beans to skillet. Toss gently to coat with sauce.
- Once the shrimp and green beans are coated with the sauce and hot, remove from the heat. Sprinkle with chopped scallions and serve with noodles or rice.
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Chili Crispy Shrimp
This Chili Crispy Shrimp is one of those shrimp recipes the whole family will request again and again.
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Place chili flakes, garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, rice vinegar and sesame oil in a mixing bowl and stir until combined. Set aside.
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Steam the green beans. Then immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water and blanch them to maintain crispness. Remove from water and set aside.
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Gently dry the shrimp with paper towels to remove as much moisture as possible. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the cornstarch. Make sure all the shrimp are evenly coated.
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Heat a large skillet to medium-high and add oil. Fry shrimp until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side. You may need to fry in two batches as you don’t want to overcrowd the skillet. Place on a plate and set aside.
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Add sauce to skillet and reduce heat to low. Stir until simmering, about a minute, then add shrimp and green beans to skillet. Toss gently to coat with sauce.
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Once the shrimp and green beans are coated with the sauce and hot, remove from the heat. Sprinkle with chopped scallions and serve with noodles or rice.
Calories: 200kilocalories | carbohydrate: 18gram | protein: 18gram | Fat: 6gram | Saturated fat: 1gram | Polyunsaturated fats: 3gram | Monounsaturated fats: 1gram | Trans fats: 0.03gram | cholesterol: 143milligrams | sodium: 1276milligrams | Potassium: Chapter 372milligrams | fiber: 2gram | sugar: 8gram | Vitamin A: Chapter 777IU | Vitamin C: 12milligrams | calcium: 102milligrams | iron: 1milligrams
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