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Thai Garlic Shrimp Recipe

Thai garlic shrimp served on a white plate, topped with crispy garlic and garnished with fresh cilantro.
Delicious Thai garlic shrimp recipe with a rich, savory garlic sauce that's perfect for spooning over hot jasmine rice.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Serving Size 1

Equipment

  • Kitchen scissors and toothpick for deveining the shrimp
  • Mortar and pestle to crush the garlic (or use a knife if needed)
  • Small bowl for mixing the sauce
  • 2 Large skillet or wok one for frying garlic and cooking the sauce, one for pan-frying the shrimp
  • Slotted spoon to remove fried garlic from oil
  • Tongs or spatula to flip the shrimp

Ingredients

  • 5 tbsp oil divided into 3 tbsp and 2 tbsp
  • 1 head garlic
  • 6 shrimp choose a large variety
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1½ tbsp oyster sauce
  • ½ tbsp light soy sauce
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp sugar
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Instructions

  • Prep the shrimp. Use kitchen scissors to cut along the back of each shrimp, keeping the shell and head on. Remove the vein with a toothpick and rinse the shrimp clean if needed. Then run a knife lightly along the same cut to open it up just a bit more.
  • Prep the garlic. Crush garlic using a mortar and pestle. Set aside 1 tablespoon for the sauce. Use the rest for crispy garlic.
  • Make the sauce. In a small bowl, mix oyster sauce, light soy sauce, sugar, black pepper, and water.
  • Fry the garlic. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the garlic (not the reserved tablespoon) and fry until golden and crispy. Set aside.
  • Cook the sauce. In the same pan, sauté the reserved tablespoon of garlic in the leftover oil. Add the sauce mixture and simmer until slightly thickened. Set aside.
  • Cook the shrimp. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a clean pan. Pan-fry the shrimp until just cooked on both sides.
  • Serve. Plate the shrimp, pour the sauce over, and spoon over the shrimp oil. Top with crispy garlic and serve with jasmine rice.

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Nutrition Facts
Thai Garlic Shrimp Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
746
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
71
g
109
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
 
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
20
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
44
g
Cholesterol
 
97
mg
32
%
Sodium
 
1319
mg
57
%
Potassium
 
304
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
17
g
6
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
15
g
30
%
Vitamin A
 
3
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
9
mg
11
%
Calcium
 
101
mg
10
%
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.