Sauteed Shrimp with Garlic Lime and Chile Sauce Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In20 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexHealthyCuisine
CourseMethod
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Olive oil2 Tablespoon
 Garlic2 Clove (5gm), thinly sliced
 1 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined
 Juice from 2 limes
 1/4 to 1 teaspoon Chinese chile paste or hot pepper sauce
 1/2 cup Vermouth or dry white wine
 1 lime, cut into wedges for garnish

Directions

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat.
Add the garlic and, stirring, cook for 1 minute.
Add the shrimp, in one layer if possible, and cook for 2 minutes.
Using tongs, flip the shrimp over and cook for 1 minute.
Add the lime juice and chile paste to taste.
Raise the heat to high and add the Vermouth.
Cook for 1 minute.
Remove the shrimp to a platter.
Add the remaining tablespoon oil if you like and boil the juices down in the pan over high heat for another minute.
Pour the sauce on top of the shrimp and garnish with the limes.
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