Spicy Shrimp With Hot Chili Peppers

4.50 (4)
⏱ 55 mins 🍽 6 serving(s) 🏷 Asian

This vibrant Asian dish combines succulent shrimp with the intense heat of fresh chillies. The prawns are first marinated in a blend of soy, sherry, and aromatics, then quickly stir-fried. They're combined with crisp green onions and red bell pepper in a glossy, thickened sauce that balances sweetness, saltiness, and a serious kick from the chillies. The final drizzle of sesame oil adds a rich, nutty finish. Perfect for those who enjoy bold, spicy flavours, this recipe comes together in about 55 minutes.

Spicy Shrimp With Hot Chili Peppers

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons dry sherry or 2 tablespoons rice wine
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic, to taste (lots is better!)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 1/2-2 lbs uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons sugar, to taste
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons dry sherry or 3 tablespoons rice wine
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 6 small chili peppers or 1 teaspoon crushed dry red pepper flakes, to taste
  • 4 tablespoons oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic, to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups green onions, cut in 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cored, cut into 1/2 inch squares
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil

Method

  1. Mix the marinade ingredients in a bowl, then add the shrimp and coat them well. Allow them to sit for 20-25 minutes.
  2. While the shrimp marinates, combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a separate bowl.
  3. Prepare the chillies by slicing them lengthwise. Remove the seeds with a knife tip, then chop the peppers into 1/4-inch pieces.
  4. Place a large wok or skillet over high heat. Cook half of the marinated shrimp for 2 minutes, until they turn pink, then transfer them out.
  5. Add 1 Tbsp oil to the same pan and stir-fry the remaining shrimp in the same way before removing them.
  6. Use a paper towel to wipe the pan clean.
  7. Pour the remaining oil into the pan and heat it.
  8. Add the chopped chillies and garlic to the hot oil and stir-fry for 10 seconds, just until the peppers begin to brown.
  9. Toss in the green onions and red bell pepper pieces and cook for 1 minute.
  10. Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the pan. Cook while stirring until it comes to a boil and thickens.
  11. Return all the cooked shrimp to the pan, add the sesame oil, and stir everything to combine.
  12. Dish up the stir-fry right away for serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium1113900 mg

Recipe details

CategoryAsian
AuthorKittencalrecipezazz