Shrimp in Garlic Sauce Recipe – Quick, Flavorful, and Perfect with Sharp Blades
Do you want a quick, restaurant-quality fish dish that tastes strong and garlicky? This 20-minute recipe for Shrimp in Garlic Sauce has all the ingredients you need: succulent shrimp sautéed in a flavourful, somewhat spicy garlic sauce. Your Sharp Blades knives will make preparing the ingredients quick, accurate, and enjoyable, whether you're cooking a quick family meal or a romantic feast.
Ingredients:
500g (1 lb) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tsp cornstarch (mixed with 1 tbsp water)
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped parsley or spring onion for garnish
Cooked rice or noodles to serve
Essential kitchenware:
A sharp chef's knife (the Sharp Blades 8-inch Damascus Steel Chef Knife is the best option).
A cutting board
Wok or non-stick skillet
Bowl for mixing
Cups and spoons for measuring
A wooden spatula
Time Spent Preparing: Ten minutes
Ten minutes to cook
Twenty minutes in total.
Directions:
Get the prawns ready:
After rinsing, use paper towels to pat the shrimp dry. Add a small pinch of salt and pepper.
Mince Garlic and Ginger:
Grate the ginger and mince the garlic with your Sharp Blades chef's knife.
Sauté Aromatics:
In a skillet or wok over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the chilli flakes, ginger, and garlic. Stir for one minute until aromatic.
Cook Shrimp:
Add the shrimp and cook them for two to three minutes on each side, or until they are opaque and pink. Take out and put aside.
Create the Sauce:
Put the chicken broth, oyster sauce, and soy sauce in the same skillet. Bring to a simmer. Stir in the cornflour slurry until it thickens.
Mix and serve:
By adding the prawns back to the skillet. Coat with sauce by tossing. Cook for another one to two minutes.
Garnish and enjoy:
Serve over noodles or rice and sprinkle with chopped parsley or spring onions.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving – 4 servings total):
Calories: 240
Protein: 26g
Carbohydrates: 6g
Sugars: 1g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 185mg
Sodium: 890mg
Fiber: 0g
Chef's Tip:
Use fresh wild-caught prawns and finely sliced garlic using a Damascus paring knife for a more elegant presentation. The flavour of every bite is enhanced by a razor-sharp blade that guarantees clean cuts and prevents the garlic from getting bruised.