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Garlic chili salt shrimp is a dish cherished by homemakers for family dinners, where the distinct sweetness of shrimp harmonizes with the crispiness of salt, creating a warmer and happier family meal.
To achieve the most delicious garlic chili salt shrimp, you must select fresh and firm shrimp. This article will guide you on how to choose shrimp and how to properly cook garlic chili salt shrimp for the best flavor.
Ingredients for making garlic chili salt shrimp
- 500g fresh tiger prawns
- 3 fresh chili peppers
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 100g cornstarch
- 50g chili powder
- 1 small bowl of white wine
- Spices: cooking oil, sugar, black pepper, salt, and more...
Ingredients for making garlic chili salt shrimp
Making Spicy Garlic Salted Shrimp
Step 1: Prepare Ingredients for Garlic Salted Shrimp
- When handling fresh tiger prawns, use one hand to hold the head and the other to firmly grip the body. Gently separate them without allowing the head and body to break apart.
- Use your fingers to squeeze out any dirt on the shrimp's head, then gently pull the shrimp's back outward.
- Clean the shrimp with water and let them drain, marinate with salt and a splash of white wine for 15 minutes.
- Peel and finely chop the garlic, wash the fresh chili, and slice it thinly.
Prepare the ingredients for making spicy garlic salted shrimp
Step 2: Lightly fry the shrimp
- Pour cornstarch into a separate bowl, then coat the marinated shrimp with the powder to ensure full coverage.
- Heat the pan, add a moderate amount of cooking oil, let it heat up, then sequentially fry the shrimp until they turn golden and crispy. Once done, transfer them to a plate lined with oil-absorbing paper.
Fry the shrimp until golden brown
Step 3: Sauté the shrimp with garlic and chili salt
- Heat the pan, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, let it heat up. Sauté garlic and chili until fragrant, then add the golden-fried shrimp to the pan. Cook over low heat, making sure to stir evenly. Season to taste.
- As the shrimp are almost done, add a bit of chili powder, ground pepper, stir well, and turn off the heat.
The finished dish of spicy garlic salted shrimp
The finished dish of spicy garlic salted shrimp
The completed dish of garlic chili salted shrimp has a soft, sweet taste, rich garlic salt seasoning, and a hint of spiciness from the chili, creating a deliciously crispy and unforgettable flavor.
