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    Published: Aug 21, 2018 · Modified: Mar 27, 2023 by Nisha · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

    Chili Garlic Shrimp (gluten-free, dairy-free, healthy-ish)

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    5 from 1 vote

    Skip the takeout and make this healthier Chili Garlic Shrimp. It's so much better than takeout.

    I survived three months in California, but next week it's time to go home! My "one" good friend in California advised me to stick it out at least three months before going home so I could give SoCal a fair chance. Glad I listened to her.

    So how's it been here in SoCal? Initially when I got here I was miserable, but after a few days I was trying to be grateful for what I have.

    After a month passed by, I was surprised to see how well I was handling the transition. Even Mr. HoneyWhatsCooking was surprised to see how well I was doing.

    Not so fast... my second month is when the hard part began and real life started to set in. I started feeling nostalgic, but I tried to shift my energy towards my blog.

    So do I like California? Yes, I do like it, but I don't love it. It helps having a supportive partner, perfect weather all year, and incredibly beautiful sunsets, but it still doesn't replace home.

    Perhaps what has helped me the most is having a purpose here. My job and blog give me purpose without which my transition would have been far more difficult. And that sums up my life in sunny California! I'm looking forward to all that rain on the east-coast. 🙂

    Now I'm sharing with you this delicious Chili Garlic Shrimp. Serve this delicious Asian entree with brown rice or quinoa.

    This recipe is:

    Gluten-Free
    Dairy-Free
    Low-Carb (skip the rice, and use cauliflower rice)
    One Pan Dinner
    30 Minutes to Make
    Perfect Weeknight Meal
    Delicious

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    Chili Garlic Shrimp

    5 from 1 vote
    By: Nisha
    Skip the takeout and make this healthier Chili Garlic Shrimp. It's so much better than takeout.
    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Servings 3 servings
    Calories 303 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    for the marinade

    • 1 inch piece ginger
    • 5 cloves garlic
    • 1 tablespoon tamari, gluten-free
    • 1 tablespoon siracha
    • 2 tablespoon hoisin sauce, gluten-free
    • one teaspoon sesame oil
    • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce

    for the shrimp stirfry

    • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
    • 1 pound fresh shrimp, washed and dried
    • ½ red bell pepper, thin slices
    • 1 cup snowpeas
    • 8 ounces water chestnuts, drained, washed, sliced in half, canned
    • 3 stalks scallions, chopped
    • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
    • ¼ cup water

    Instructions
     

    • Using a mini food processor, pulse the garlic and ginger.
    • Here are all the sauces you will need, plus sesame oil.
    • Add the all the sauces to the minced ginger/garlic... hoisin, lite-tamari, siracha, rice wine vinegar, sweet chili, and sesame oil.
    • Add half the sauce to the washed and dried shrimp. Stir and let the shrimp marinate for about 10-15 minutes (longer if you wish).
    • Now slice the red bell pepper, slice the water chestnuts in half, chop the scallions, and set aside snowpeas.
    • Combine water and corn starch. Set aside.
    • Heat a cast-iron skillet on medium heat. Once hot, add oil. Add the shrimp and grill 2 minutes on each side. You may have to do this in 2 batches, but you won't need additional oil.
    • Flip after 2 minutes on one side.
    • Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
    • In the same pan on medium heat, add the bell pepper and snowpeas. You don't need additional oil. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
    • Add the chestnuts and remaining sauce. Stir and cook for 30 seconds.
    • Combine water and corn starch, and add to the veggies. Stir. Cook for 30 seconds.
    • Add the shrimp back in. Stir and cook for a minute. Turn off the stove.
    • Garnish with scallions. Serve with brown rice.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 303kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 34gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 244mgSodium: 874mgPotassium: 740mgFiber: 5gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1104IUVitamin C: 54mgCalcium: 141mgIron: 3mg
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Asian
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    1. Andrea says

      September 29, 2021 at 5:35 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe was quick and easy and sooooo flavorful. I didn’t have any sweet chili sauce on hand so I just added a 1/2 tsp chili flakes and 1/2 tsp sugar. Will definitely keep this in my dinner rotation

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    2. Amit says

      September 05, 2018 at 8:29 am

      Talking gluten free and using corn - starch which is as bad as gluten or even worst than gluten

      Reply
      • honeywhatscooking says

        September 05, 2018 at 10:01 pm

        It is gluten-free though. It is also 1 tsp of cornstarch.. I wouldn't say it's great for you, but in small amounts it isn't bad for you, especially in the entire dish.

        Reply
    3. Salma says

      August 27, 2018 at 10:21 am

      This looks really good! Pinning it to try!

      Reply
      • honeywhatscooking says

        September 05, 2018 at 10:03 pm

        Thanks Salma. Hope you enjoy it.

        Reply

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