Spicy Garlic Shrimp – Fit Foodie Finds

This spicy garlic shrimp are like a party for your taste buds! Marinated in a sweet and tangy chili garlic sauce and grilled in under 10 minutes, this bold and flavorful shrimp recipe is perfect for any seafood lover.

The BEST Chili Garlic Shrimp Recipe

A marinade can really make a recipe, which is why we created the most delicious sauce to marinate these succulent shrimp. Made with a blend of garlic, gochujang, vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and soy sauce, your shrimp will no doubt be bursting with addictive sweet, spicy, and savory flavors.

We love this dish over white rice or a scallion salad, but these flavorful shrimp taste great with everything from Hakka noodles to stir fry!

Ingredients for Spicy Garlic Shrimp

• Garlic: Fresh garlic gives the shrimp a delicious flavor.
• Gochujang sauce: a Korean chili paste that gives the shrimp a wonderfully salty, spicy umami taste.
• rice vinegar: adds acidity to the marinade for a deeper flavor profile.
• Sesame oil: gives the marinade a nutty, earthy taste.
• Honey: adds just the right amount of sweetness to balance out the spicier notes.
• Soy sauce: another important ingredient for the marinade to give it a well-rounded flavor.
• Shrimp: We used large shrimp that were deveined and peeled. However, jumbo shrimp work just as well!

What is the difference between shrimp and shrimp?

Although they look and taste similar, shrimp and shrimp are two different species. Shrimp only have one pair of legs with claws on the end, while shrimp have three pairs of claws. Shrimp also tend to be larger than shrimp and tend to have a sweeter, meatier flavor.

Tips on shrimp and shrimp

When you buy fresh shrimp or shrimp from the grocery store, look for the peeled and deveined kind. The deveining and peeling process is lengthy, saving you time and frustration.

Can you use frozen prawns/prawns? YES! However, make sure it is thawed before preparing this recipe.

Can you use cooked prawns/prawns? We do not recommend using pre-cooked shrimp for this recipe.

How to make Spicy Garlic Shrimp

PREPARE THE MARINADE

add the Garlic, gochujang, vinegar, sesame oil, honey and soy sauce in a large mixing bowl. Whisk the ingredients together until smooth.

LET THE SHRIMP MARINATE

Next, add the shrimp to the bowl with the marinade. Then turn the shrimp until they are covered Marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes to 2 hours.

FRYING PRAWNS

Preheat oven for grilling and spread the marinated shrimp on a baking sheet so that they do not touch.

Sear the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side. The shrimp are done when they begin to curl. Immediately remove the shrimp from the baking sheet to prevent them from overcooking.

SERVE + ENJOY

There you have it! A delicious chilli shrimp recipe. Serve your shrimp on their own or over rice for a complete meal. Enjoy!

What to serve with spicy garlic shrimp

These shrimp make a great appetizer or tapas recipe, but you can also combine them with any of the following dishes to complete a healthy and delicious meal:

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storage

Store your leftover spicy garlic shrimp in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.