Stir-Fried Shrimp with Chili
A quick and spicy weeknight stir-fry with plump shrimp, fresh chilies, and garlic in a savory soy sauce glaze. Ready in minutes, this Thai-inspired dish is perfect over steamed rice.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 red chili peppers, sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Pat the 1 lb shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
- 3
Add the 4 minced garlic cloves and 4 sliced chili peppers. Stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 4
Add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook without stirring for 1 minute, then toss and cook until pink and just opaque, about 2 more minutes.
- 5
Pour in 2 tbsp soy sauce and toss to coat. Cook for 30 seconds until the sauce thickens slightly.
- 6
Remove from heat and stir in 0.25 cup chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- wok or large skillet
- spatula
- knife
- cutting board
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