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Asian Chili Garlic Prawns with Snow Peas

A quick and easy 15-minute spicy garlic shrimp recipe made with shrimp, garlic, snow peas, and a sweet and spicy sauce. Perfect for a lazy evening.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 209kcal
Author: Joyce Lee

Ingredients

  • 20 shrimp (fresh or frozen - Thaw in warm water if it is frozen.)
  • 1 lb snow peas
  • 4-6 cloves garlic (finely minced)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon oil (any oil, except olive oil)

Spicy Sauce

Corn Starch Slurry (Sauce Thickener)

Instructions

Preparation

  • Finely mince or grate 4-6 cloves garlic, and set it aside for later.
  • If you are using frozen shrimp, soak them in cold water for 15-20 minutes until it has thawed. I personally like to keep the skin on my shrimp, but you can peel it once the shrimp has thawed. Set aside the shrimp once they are thawed.
  • Wash the snow peas and cut of the tips that have a stem on it (if it isn't already removed for you). Set aside the snow peas once you are done.

Making the Spicy Sauce

  • Mix 1-2 teaspoons corn starch with 1-2 tablespoons cold water and set aside
  • Mix in 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional), 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon Chinese rice cooking wine, and 3 tablespoons Sriracha chili sauce together in a small bowl until everything is combined. Then pour in the cornstarch slurry from the step above into the sauce and mix everything together. Set aside

Putting it Together

  • Set the stove to medium heat. Add a bit of oil into a frying pan and wait for it to get hot.
  • Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add in 1 tablespoon butter and the minced garlic and toast it for a half a minute
  • Add in the shrimp and cook it until it is pink (approximately 2-4 minutes). When the shrimp becomes a 'C' shape, it is fully cooked. If it becomes an 'O' shape it is overcooked and may be rubbery (but still tasty!).
  • Add in the snow peas and cook it for 1 minute until it is vibrant green. Careful not to overcook it - we want it crisp!
  • Add in the sauce and mix it around until it thickens (approximately 1-2 minutes)
  • Enjoy!
    spicy shrimp and snow peas on a white plate.

Notes

  • Thaw Frozen Shrimp: If you're using frozen shrimp, make sure they are thawed before using it. You can either leave it in the fridge for a few hours, or submerge it in cold water for 15 minutes. Also, consider leaving the skin on for extra flavor, but feel free to peel if you prefer.
  • How To Tell If Shrimp Is Cooked: Depending on the size of the shrimp, it may take anywhere between 2-4 minutes to cook. For perfectly cooked shrimp, you want them to curl into a 'C' shape, and it should be an opaque white and pink color. If they turn into an 'O' shape, they may be overdone and rubbery.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 152mg | Sodium: 1741mg | Potassium: 549mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 2497IU | Vitamin C: 153mg | Calcium: 195mg | Iron: 6mg