Thai Salt-and-Chili Fried Shrimp

Ingredients

• 300 g Fresh shrimp, peeled, deveined (Pat dry before cooking)
• 4 tbsp Minced garlic
• 2 tbsp Chopped bird's eye chilies (Adjust to taste)
• 2 tbsp Sliced scallions (For garnish)
• 0.5 tsp Salt (Adjust to taste)
• 0.5 tsp Granulated sugar (Balances the saltiness; may be omitted)
• 0.25 tsp Ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil (For stir-frying and roasting)

Steps

1. 1

   Rinse the shrimp, peel and devein them, then pat dry with paper towels to prevent splattering and help the shrimp develop a more fragrant roasted flavor.

2. 2

   Heat a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and wait until hot but not smoking.

3. 3

   Add the shrimp to the pan and arrange them in a single layer. Stir-fry for about 2–3 minutes, until the shrimp begin to turn pink and are nearly cooked through. Transfer them to a plate and set aside temporarily.

4. 4

   Using the same pan, add the minced garlic to the remaining oil. Stir-fry over medium heat until lightly golden and fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

5. 5

   Add the chopped bird's eye chilies and stir-fry for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.

6. 6

   Return the reserved shrimp to the pan. Add the salt, granulated sugar, and ground black pepper, then increase the heat to medium-high.

7. 7

   Roast and toss everything together for about 1–2 minutes, until the shrimp are just cooked, firm and bouncy, opaque pink, and evenly coated with the chili-garlic mixture. Do not cook for too long, or the shrimp will become tough.

8. 8

   Turn off the heat, sprinkle with the sliced scallions, toss gently, and serve immediately with steamed rice.

Notes

The original description provided the dish name and stated that it was fragrant, delicious, and made with bouncy shrimp, but did not provide an ingredient list, quantities, or cooking instructions. Therefore, all ingredients, quantities, and instructions are estimates based on a typical version of the dish and are not a direct transcription of the original recipe.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• Thai food
• seafood
• stir-fried
• spicy
• quick meal
• gluten-free
• dairy-free