Thai Fried Garlic Shrimp Recipe (20-Minutes!)
A quick Thai garlic pepper shrimp recipe that’s ready in under 20 minutes and coated in a savory, glossy sauce.
Equipment
- Measuring spoons & cups
- Large pan or skillet
- Cutting board & knife
- Spatula or wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 8 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 3 tbsp oil
- 8 shrimp
- ½ tbsp oyster sauce
- ½ tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- green onions, chopped, optional garnish
Instructions
- Pound garlic & pepper: Add garlic and black peppercorns to a mortar and pound until coarse and fragrant.
- Sear shrimp: Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and sear until pink on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- Cook garlic base: Lower the heat and add the garlic–pepper mixture to the same pan. Stir-fry over low-medium heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add sauce: Stir in oyster sauce, light soy sauce, sugar, and water. Simmer until slightly thickened and glossy.
- Finish: Return shrimp to the pan and toss to coat. Cook 1–2 minutes, just until cooked through.
- Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with freshly chopped green onions, and serve with rice.
Notes
- Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
Calories: 517kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 27g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 861mg | Potassium: 391mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 2mg
