Asian Garlic Shrimp

This Asian Garlic Shrimp recipe is packed with tons of flavor, so easy to make and is a surefire hit for a busy weeknight dinner. It takes less than 30 minutes to make and has quickly become one of my family’s favorite recipes. It’s a total crowd pleaser and is bursting with flavor!

Author: Weelicious

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: Asian

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 216 kcal per serving

Ingredients

¼ cup - low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons - seasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons - coconut or brown sugar
2 tablespoons - olive, vegetable or canola oil
1 tsp - sesame oil
1 tbsp - fresh ginger
3 cloves - garlic
1 lb - shrimp
4 - scallions
1 tbsp - sesame seeds

Instructions

Place the first 7 ingredients in a large bowl (only one tablespoon of the oil) and stir to combine.
Add shrimp and marinade for 30 minutes on the counter or covered and refrigerated for an hour.
Place a large wok or sauté pan over medium high heat and add the remaining oil. Using a slotted spoon add the shrimp and saute for 4-5 minutes stirring once until turning pink and opaque.
Remove the shrimp to a bowl.
Add the remaining soy sauce mixture and scallions to the pan and boil over high heat for 2 minutes or until mixture thickens.
Pour the sauce over the shrimp and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve with desired accompaniments.

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