Chinese Hot Pepper Shrimp

Spice up your dinner table with this irresistible Chinese Hot Pepper Shrimp recipe, a quick and flavorful dish that's perfect for seafood lovers. Succulent shrimp are stir-fried to perfection with aromatic garlic, ginger, and fiery dried red chili peppers, delivering a bold kick of heat in every bite. Tossed in a savory and slightly tangy sauce made with light and dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a hint of sugar, this dish offers a perfect balance of umami and spice. Finished with fresh green onions and a drizzle of sesame oil, this 10-minute stir-fry is as easy to make as it is delicious. Serve it over steamed rice for a complete and satisfying meal. Ideal for busy weeknights or when you're craving authentic Chinese flavors, this dish combines the best of spicy shrimp recipes with the allure of homemade takeout!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon ginger (grated or minced)
• 8 pieces dried red chili peppers
• 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 pieces green onions (sliced)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 0 salt (optional, to taste)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and pat dry the shrimp with paper towels. Set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, and water. Stir until the cornstarch dissolves to form a sauce. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil.

Step 4

Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and dried red chili peppers to the pan. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.

Step 5

Add the shrimp to the pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and are almost cooked through.

Step 6

Pour the prepared sauce over the shrimp and stir to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.

Step 7

Add the sliced green onions and sesame oil to the pan. Toss to combine and remove from heat.

Step 8

Taste and add salt if needed. Serve hot with steamed rice or your favorite side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(706.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	983.5

Total Fat 42.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.6g
Cholesterol 945mg	0%
Sodium 3882.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 29.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.3g	0%
Total Sugars 6.7g
Protein 127.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 415.1mg	0%
Iron 4.8mg	0%
Potassium 1826.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.0%

Protein: 50.4%

Carbs: 11.6%