Sizzling Spicy Garlic Shrimp
A quick, easy, and flavorful Filipino-style shrimp dish with a buttery, garlicky, and spicy kick, perfect for a satisfying dinner at home.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 lb Medium to large shrimp, peeled and deveined Tails on if desired
- 8 cloves Garlic, minced Plus a few slices for texture
- 4 tbsp Butter Plus a little oil to prevent burning
- 1 tbsp Oil For cooking the shrimp
- 1 tbsp Fresh chopped chili Siling labuyo, or alternatives like red chili flakes
- 1 tbsp Calamansi or lemon juice For seasoning
- 1 tsp Salt To taste
- 1 tsp Black pepper To taste
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce or oyster sauce Optional for added flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to help it sear and prevent it from turning watery. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
- If desired, add a small squeeze of calamansi juice, but do not soak the shrimp.
Cooking
- Heat a pan on medium, add oil, then melt the butter until bubbling.
- Toss in the minced garlic and stir until it turns light golden.
- Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink.
- Add the chopped chili towards the end of cooking. Adjust to taste.
- Finish by adding calamansi juice and optional soy sauce.
Serving
- Serve with hot rice, especially Filipino garlic fried rice for a delicious combination.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of lemon lime soda while cooking. This dish cooks quickly, so ensure all ingredients are prepped before heating the pan.