Asian Garlic Shrimp

Stir-fried to perfection and then tossed in a super garlicky sauce with a hint of ginger, splash of sesame oil, and just a touch of heat, you are going to fall in love with this Asian Garlic Shrimp! It’s a super quick and easy 20-minute recipe that you can serve over rice, with noodles, or even as a starter making it an absolutely delicious, simple to make, and versatile dish!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp (peeled, deveined and tail removed)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 teaspoons ginger (freshly grated or chopped)
• 1 medium red chili (chopped)
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 2 green onions (chopped)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a bowl combine the shrimp with the marinade ingredients and let it sit for 5 minutes.
2. 2Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. 3Add the shrimp to the skillet and sear for about 45 seconds to 1 minute on each side until golden. Transfer to a bowl.
4. 4In the same skillet heat the sesame oil. Add the garlic, ginger and red chili and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic.
5. 5Add the water, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce to the skillet and stir. Let the sauce simmer for 2 to 3 minutes or until it starts to thicken a bit.
6. 6Return the shrimp back to the skillet and toss to coat evenly. Cook for another 1 minute to warm up the shrimp then remove from heat.
7. 7Garnish with green onions, additional red chilies and/or sesame seeds.