Name: Thai-Style Ginger & Sweet Red Chili Shrimp
Yield: 4 - 6
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Ingredients: 2 pounds extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined, thawed if frozen; 2 tablespoons dry sherry; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ cup peanut oil, divided; 1½ tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger (see note); 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons Thai Sweet Red Chili Sauce; 1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeño pepper, seeded; ½ cup water; 1 teaspoon soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed); 4 scallions, green parts only, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons red bell pepper, finely chopped; ¼ teaspoon Asian/toasted sesame oil

Plate of Thai-style ginger and sweet red chili shrimp with rice.

Thai-Style Ginger & Sweet Red Chili Shrimp

By Jenn Segal

This Thai-style shrimp dish is easy to make at home and you can find all the ingredients at your neighborhood supermarket.

Servings: 4 - 6

Ingredients

2 pounds extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined, thawed if frozen
2 tablespoons dry sherry
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup peanut oil, divided
1½ tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger (see note)
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Thai Sweet Red Chili Sauce
1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeño pepper, seeded
½ cup water
1 teaspoon soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
4 scallions, green parts only, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons red bell pepper, finely chopped
¼ teaspoon Asian/toasted sesame oil

Instructions

Place the shrimp in a bowl with the dry sherry and salt and marinate for 30 minutes; toss every so often.
Heat a large wok or 12-inch skillet until very hot. While the pan is heating, lay the shrimp out on paper towels and pat dry. Add 2 tablespoons of the peanut oil to the pan and heat until sizzling. Add half of the shrimp to the pan (they should be in a single layer) and stir-fry (cook, stirring continuously) until just pink but not cooked through, 1-2 minutes. Transfer the partially cooked shrimp to a plate, then add the remaining two tablespoons of peanut oil to the pan and heat until sizzling; add the remaining shrimp and stir-fry as you did the first batch. When the shrimp are just pink but not cooked through, add the reserved shrimp back to the pan along with the ginger, garlic, sweet red chili sauce and jalapeño peppers; stir-fry for about 1 minute more. Add the water, soy sauce, scallions and bell peppers and cook until the shrimp are cooked through, 1-2 minutes more. Do not overcook. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the shrimp to a serving dish. Continue to cook the sauce until slightly thickened. Turn off the heat, stir in the sesame oil, and then pour over the shrimp. Serve with jasmine rice.
Note: When working with jalapeño peppers, be careful to minimize contact with the seeds. Simply cut the flesh off the seeds and stem, then chop the flesh. If you touch the seeds, wash your hands well.
Note: Check out easy guidance on how to peel, grate, and chop fresh ginger here.

Pair with

Perfect Jasmine Rice

Nutrition Information

Per serving (6 servings)
Calories: 198
Fat: 11 g
Saturated fat: 2 g
Carbohydrates: 3 g
Sugar: 1 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 21 g
Sodium: 1049 mg
Cholesterol: 191 mg

Gluten-Free Adaptable Note

To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.