Sweet and Spicy Chili Shrimp
Sweet and Spicy Chili Shrimp
Super Simple Golden Recipe! Homemade Chili Shrimp Made Easy
Enjoy restaurant-quality chili shrimp right at home with fresh, plump shrimp! The irresistible sweet and spicy chili sauce is perfect as a side dish for rice or as an impressive appetizer. Forget store-bought – create a flavor everyone in the family will love! This versatile dish is also fantastic as chili shrimp over rice or packed into a picnic lunchbox. Let’s make delicious chili shrimp today to add a touch of joy to any meal!
Main Ingredients- 10 peeled and deveined shrimp (approx. 8cm size)
- 3 Tbsp vegetable oil
Sweet & Spicy Chili Sauce- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 2 Tbsp ketchup
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1/2 Tbsp corn syrup (or honey)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 2 Tbsp ketchup
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1/2 Tbsp corn syrup (or honey)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
While shrimp look beautiful cooked in their shells, they can be inconvenient to eat. For a more enjoyable experience, it’s recommended to peel the shrimp before cooking. If using frozen shrimp, thaw them in cold water for about 5 minutes, then pat them dry.
Step 2
Heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a wide frying pan over medium-low heat. Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, taking care not to burn it. This step builds the aromatic base for the dish.
Step 3
Once the garlic is fragrant, add the prepared shrimp to the pan. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, coating the shrimp with the garlic and oil until they turn pink and opaque.
Step 4
With the shrimp nicely coated in garlic, it’s time to prepare the delicious chili sauce.
Step 5
We’ll add the sauce ingredients directly to the pan. Start by adding 2 tablespoons of ketchup.
Step 6
Next, add 1 tablespoon of chili powder. **Crucially, reduce the heat to low** to prevent the spices from burning. Stir everything together briefly to combine. If you prefer a spicier kick, feel free to add a little more chili powder!
Step 7
Add 1 tablespoon of sugar to introduce a pleasant sweetness to the sauce.
Step 8
Pour in 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and stir well to integrate it with the other sauce ingredients. This adds depth of flavor.
Step 9
Finally, add 1/2 tablespoon of oyster sauce for a savory umami boost and to balance the flavors. If you don’t have oyster sauce, you can substitute it with an additional 1/2 tablespoon of soy sauce.
Step 10
Increase the heat to medium and continue to stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes, ensuring the sauce evenly coats the shrimp and thickens slightly. This allows all the flavors to meld beautifully.
Step 11
For a glossy finish, stir in 1/2 tablespoon of corn syrup (or honey) in the final step. This adds a beautiful sheen and enhances the overall flavor, completing your delicious chili shrimp stir-fry.
Step 12
Voila! Your perfectly sweet and spicy chili shrimp is ready. It’s amazing how you can create such a wonderful dish with simple pantry ingredients! While meal kits are popular, making it yourself allows you to perfectly tailor the flavors to your family’s preferences. Enjoy your homemade masterpiece!
