Spicy Shrimp with Soy Sauce
Here is a quick and flavorful recipe for spicy shrimp! Packed with bold flavors from soy sauce, garlic, chili powder, crushed red pepper, and balsamic vinegar, it is a perfect 15-minute meal for busy weeknights.
Serve it as an appetizer, or pair it with rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables for a satisfying main dish.
Yield: Serves 2
- 350 g uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 green onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, crushed red pepper, chili powder and sugar. Set aside.
Heat olive oil in a wok or pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add shrimps and cook until both sides are pink, about 2 minutes on each side.
Add the sauce mixture and stir until shrimps are coated, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove from the heat and garnish with green onion and basil. Serve the spicy shrimp with rice, noodles or steamed vegetables.
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Looks great, cant wait to try it!
Does the shrimp need to be thawed or can you use frozen shrimp? This sounds really good, I can't wait to try it!
Dear Teresa, It's better to use thawed shrimp for this recipe :)