Description
Enjoy the bold flavors of this Thai-inspired dish with a kick. Spicy Drunken Shrimp features succulent shrimp cooked in a flavorful sauce with hints of garlic, chili, and herbs. Perfect for a quick and impressive dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small red chili or 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
Finishing Touches:
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Add the garlic and chili or red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add the shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes until they just begin to turn pink.
- Make the Sauce: Pour in the white wine, soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar. Let the sauce simmer for 2–3 more minutes until slightly thickened.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped basil or cilantro, and serve hot with rice or crusty bread.
Notes
- Adjust the level of heat by using more or less chili.
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute chicken broth or seafood stock for the wine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
