Lemon Chili Glazed Shrimp (Print Version)
Quick lemon-chili glazed shrimp with garlic and herbs, tangy and spicy, ready in 20 minutes.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Shrimp
01 - 1½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Glaze
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 red chili, finely chopped, or 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
05 - Zest of 1 lemon
06 - 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
07 - 2 tablespoons honey
08 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
09 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
→ Garnish
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
11 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
12 - Lemon wedges, for serving
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - In a small mixing bowl, combine lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, soy sauce, and sea salt. Whisk until well blended and set aside.
02 - Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and allow it to warm through.
03 - Add minced garlic and chopped red chili to the skillet. Sauté for 30 seconds until aromatic.
04 - Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the skillet. Sear for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until opaque and curled.
05 - Reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour prepared glaze over the shrimp. Toss to coat, then simmer 1 to 2 minutes until the glaze slightly thickens.
06 - Remove skillet from heat. Sprinkle shrimp with fresh herbs and black pepper. Serve hot with lemon wedges.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This shrimp is so saucy and zippy, you might find yourself sneaking tastes before it even leaves the skillet.
- It comes together in the blink of an eye, so weeknight cooking never feels like a chore.
02 -
- Overcooked shrimp turn rubbery fast – trust the pink color and get them out quickly.
- The difference between a lively glaze and a sticky mess is just a few seconds of simmering – keep your eyes on it.
03 -
- Tasting your glaze before it hits the pan lets you balance the sweet, salty, and tart for your liking.
- Using freshly squeezed lemon juice keeps the whole dish from tasting flat and brings out every other flavor.