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Sizzled Chilli Shrimps

Sizzled Chilli Shrimps is one in a million very enticing recipes you will come across if you are a sea food lover. This meal offers benefits in terms of taste and health.

Shrimps are a great source of high-quality proteins which are essential for muscle growth and repair. They contain omega 3 fatty acids which contribute in lowering cholesterol levels.

They are low on calories and fat which makes them a good option for weight management. Chillies contain capsaicin, which helps boost metabolism and promote fat burning in the body.

Ginger and garlic used in this recipes contain anti-inflammatory properties which may help in reducing inflammation.

Also read the following recipe Poached Salmon Salad on sea food recipe.

Ingredient Used In Sizzled Chilli Shrimps

500 g shelled shrimps

1 bunch of spring onions, chopped

5 tbsp. soy sauce

5 tbsp. dry sherry

3 dried red chilies, seeded and chopped

3 garlic cloves, crushed

2 cm ginger crushed

6 tbsp. water

100 g salted cashew nuts

3 tbsp. vegetable oil

2 tsp. corn flour

How To Prepare Sizzled Chilli Shrimps

  1. Mix the soy sauce with the sherry, chillies, garlic, ginger and water in a large bowl.
  2. Add the shrimps, spring onions and cashew nuts and mix well. Cover tightly and leave to marinate for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
  3. Heat the oil in a sauce pan. Drain the shrimps, spring onions and cashew nuts from the marinade with a slotted spoon and add to the pan, reserving the marinade.
  4. Stir-fry over a high heat for 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Mix the reserved marinade with the corn flour, add to the pan and stir-fry for 40 seconds until the marinade forms a slightly thickened shiny glaze over the shrimp mixture. Serve the shrimps immediately, with rice or any other starch of your choice.

Difficulty Beginner
Servings 4
Description

Sizzled Chilli Shrimps is one in a million very enticing recipes you will come across if you are a sea food lover. This meal offers benefits in terms of taste and health.

Shrimps are a great source of high-quality proteins which are essential for muscle growth and repair. They contain omega 3 fatty acids which contribute in lowering cholesterol levels.

They are low on calories and fat which makes them a good option for weight management. Chillies contain capsaicin, which helps boost metabolism and promote fat burning in the body.

Ginger and garlic used in this recipes contain anti-inflammatory properties which may help in reducing inflammation.

Also read the following recipe Poached Salmon Salad on sea food recipe.

Ingredients
  • 500 g shelled shrimps
  • 1 bunch of spring onions, chopped
  • 5 tbsp. soy sauce
  • 5 tbsp. dry sherry
  • 3 dried red chilies, seeded and chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 cm ginger crushed
  • 6 tbsp. water
  • 100 g salted cashew nuts
  • 3 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp. corn flour
Instructions
  1. Mix the soy sauce with the sherry, chillies, garlic, ginger and water in a large bowl.
  2. Add the shrimps, spring onions and cashew nuts and mix well. Cover tightly and leave to marinate for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
  3. Heat the oil in a sauce pan. Drain the shrimps, spring onions and cashew nuts from the marinade with a slotted spoon and add to the pan, reserving the marinade.
  4. Stir-fry over a high heat for 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Mix the reserved marinade with the corn flour, add to the pan and stir-fry for 40 seconds until the marinade forms a slightly thickened shiny glaze over the shrimp mixture. Serve the shrimps immediately, with rice or any other starch of your choice.