Description
This easy spicy Thai garlic shrimp recipe is packed full of flavor and can be substituted with any chilis you might have on hand. Pair with some rice and sautéed greens, and you’ll have a quick, healthy meal in minutes.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb (pound)jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce – I like the red boat brand
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1/4 cup neutral oil, eg. canola, grapeseed, avocado oil
- 4 thai chilis, stems removed – can substitute with 2 fresno chilis
- 1/4 cup thai basil leaves, optional
Instructions
- Combine fish sauce, sugar, salt, oil, chilis, and garlic in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. There should be no large chunks of garlic, and chilis should be broken down completely.
- Toss the marinade with shrimp and let sit for at least 10 minutes, or up to 24 hours.
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Heat pan on high heat. Add 1 tbsp of oil, then immediately add the shrimp and sear for 1 -2 minutes. Once you notice the color of the shrimp changing, flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
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Add the basil leaves to the pan and stir until wilted. Turn off the heat and add the shrimp back in. Mix together, then serve and enjoy.
Notes
- If you prefer less spice or NO spice, feel free to substitute the Thai or Fresno chilis with 1/4 of a red pepper. This will mainly be for color and some of the pepper flavor.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: quick and easy
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian