Pan Fried Chilli Shrimp

Pan Fried Chilli Shrimp is a deliciously bold dish that combines succulent shrimp with a spicy chilli sauce. Perfect as an appetiser or a main course, it’s quick to prepare and bursting with flavour.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings Portions

Ingredients

500 g shrimp large peeled and deveined
3 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic minced
2 large red chillies finely chopped adjust to taste
1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp sesame oil
1 large lime juice only
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
fresh coriander chopped
1 large Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
500 g shrimp, salt, black pepper
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, honey, lime juice and sesame oil. Set aside.
2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 large lime, 1 tsp sesame oil
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
3 tbsp olive oil
Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, add the garlic, ginger and red chillies. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3 cloves garlic, 2 large red chillies, 1 tbsp fresh ginger
Return the shrimp to the pan and pour in the sauce.
Stir well to coat the shrimp in the spicy glaze. Cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Remove from the heat, sprinkle with fresh coriander, and serve with lime wedges on the side.
fresh coriander, 1 large Lime

Notes

Tips for perfect Pan Fried Chilli Shrimp:

Adjust the number of chillies depending on your spice preference.

For extra flavour, marinate the shrimp in the sauce for at least 20 minutes before cooking.

Serve with jasmine rice, noodles or a light salad for a complete meal.

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