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Chinese Garlic Shrimp Recipe

Chinese garlic shrimp drizzled with a thick garlic sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds.
This Chinese garlic shrimp recipe is quick, easy, and packed with flavor. Crispy shrimp coated in a bold garlic sauce that’s so addictive!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Serving Size 1

Equipment

  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Small bowl for stirring the sauces
  • Mixing bowl to toss shrimp with tempura flour
  • Large nonstick or stainless steel skillet
  • Tongs or spatula

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup cooking oil
  • 8 shrimp deveined, heads-on
  • 3 tbsp tempura flour or cornstarch
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp water
  • ½ tsp sugar

Instructions

  • Mince the garlic and set aside. Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the heads on.
  • Pat the shrimp dry and coat with tempura flour or cornstarch.
  • Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, water, and sugar in a small bowl.
  • Heat the cooking oil in a pan.
  • Fry the shrimp until golden and crispy on both sides. Transfer shrimp to your serving dish and set aside.
  • Sauté the garlic in the same pan until golden, then add the sauce and stir briefly.
  • Pour the sauce over the shrimp, top with fried garlic and sesame seeds if desired, and serve hot!

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Nutrition Facts
Chinese Garlic Shrimp Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
443
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
27
g
42
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
8
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
16
g
Cholesterol
 
129
mg
43
%
Sodium
 
1598
mg
69
%
Potassium
 
320
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
32
g
11
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
19
g
38
%
Vitamin A
 
1
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
 
89
mg
9
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and should be considered approximate.