Garlic Chili Shrimp

 

🧾 Ingredients

🔹 Shrimp:

• 1 lb shrimp (peeled & deveined)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp paprika

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🔹 Sauce Base:

• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp chili flakes (adjust to taste 🔥)
• 6–8 dried red chilies
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp oil

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🔹 Sauce (Flavor Bomb 💣):

• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional but 🔥)
• 1 tsp vinegar or lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp sugar

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🔹 Finish:

• Fresh parsley or green onions

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👨‍🍳 Instructions

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1️⃣ Prep Shrimp

• Season shrimp with:
  • salt
  • pepper
  • paprika

👉 Let sit 10–15 minutes

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2️⃣ Sear Shrimp (Golden Step 🔥)

• Heat oil in pan (medium-high)
• Cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side
• Remove (don’t overcook ❌)

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3️⃣ Build Flavor (THIS IS KEY 🔥)

• In same pan:
  • butter
  • garlic
  • chili flakes
  • dried chilies

👉 Sauté until fragrant (30–60 sec)

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4️⃣ Add Sauce

• Add:
  • soy sauce
  • honey
  • oyster sauce
  • vinegar

👉 Mix and simmer 1–2 minutes

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5️⃣ Combine Everything

• Return shrimp to pan
• Toss in sauce until coated

👉 Sauce should be glossy + slightly thick

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6️⃣ Final Touch

• Sprinkle parsley / green onions
• Optional: squeeze lemon

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💡 Pro Tips (Game Changer 🔥)

• ✅ High heat = better flavor
• ✅ Don’t overcook shrimp (rubbery ❌)
• ✅ Add butter at end = glossy sauce
• ✅ Adjust spice level

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🍚 Serve With:

• White rice
• Fried rice
• Noodles