Description
Garlic Shrimp With Chili Crisp is a vibrant and flavorful Asian fusion dish featuring succulent shrimp cooked in a spicy garlic butter sauce enhanced with chili crisp, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. This quick and easy stovetop recipe delivers a perfect balance of heat, umami, and citrus brightness, ideal for a satisfying main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Sauce
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1–2 tablespoons chili crisp (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
Garnish and Serving
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- Fresh lime wedges (for serving)
- Chopped cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper to enhance flavor and ensure even cooking.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until they turn pink and are just cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the garlic and create the sauce: Reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic to the same skillet. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in chili crisp, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar, letting the sauce bubble gently for about 1 minute to meld the flavors.
- Combine shrimp with sauce: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly in the spicy garlic butter sauce. Cook for an additional 1–2 minutes until everything is heated through and well combined.
- Serve: Transfer the shrimp to serving plates, garnish with sliced green onions and chopped cilantro if desired, and serve immediately with fresh lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the dish.
Notes
- This dish pairs wonderfully with jasmine rice, noodles, or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
- Adjust the amount of chili crisp depending on your preferred spice level, as some brands vary in heat intensity.
- For an extra crunchy texture and added heat, spoon additional chili crisp on top when serving.
