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Chili Garlic Shrimp

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Enjoy this delicious and flavorful Chili Garlic Shrimp recipe cooked in a skillet or on the grill! Either way this recipe is on the table in minutes!

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Chili Garlic Shrimp - from "The Weeknight Dinner Cookbook" - a delicious, flavorful shrimp that is on the table in minutes!

 

Enjoy this delicious and flavorful Chili Garlic Shrimp recipe cooked in a skillet or on the grill!

We love this flavorful Chili Garlic Shrimp recipe from Barefeet in the Kitchen, and it’s on the table in minutes! Many years ago when I first started blogging, I became a frequent visitor to Mary Younkin’s blog, Barefeet in the Kitchen.  Mary’s recipes have always been the kind you know will work, and they’ll taste amazing too, so be careful because you may want to make them all!  I’ve made many of her terrific creations over the years and am always thrilled with the results.

Mary “… loves to share the foods and recipes her family enjoys, and focuses on cooking from scratch, as simply as possible.”

When I heard she was writing a cookbook, I immediately pre-ordered my copy and anxiously waited for it to arrive!  The Weeknight Dinner Cookbook is beautifully presented with colorful photos and easy to read recipes.   For my first recipe I chose Chili Garlic Shrimp from Barefeet in the Kitchen, after I read that Mary’s two youngest boys both said this is their favorite dish in the cookbook.  So far it’s mine too!

 

Chili Garlic Shrimp - from "The Weeknight Dinner Cookbook" - a delicious, flavorful shrimp that is on the table in minutes!

Set the table first and go ahead and pour the drinks, dinner will be done in a flash.

The cookbook is divided into six sections including 15-25 Minute Meals, 30-45 Minute Meals, 5-10 Minute Prep (Meals Cook on their own), Simple Side Dishes, Condiments, and Stress-Free Desserts.  This Chili Garlic Shrimp is truly a 15-25 Minute Meal coming together so quickly you better have everything else ready to go!

 

 

Chili Garlic Shrimp - from "The Weeknight Dinner Cookbook" - a delicious, flavorful shrimp that is on the table in minutes!

I can’t wait to try more of these beautiful recipes from the Weeknight Dinner Cookbook!

And I’m going to buy a few extra copies of the cookbook as gifts for our busy adult children.  Everybody needs a copy of “Simple Family-Friendly Recipes for Everyday Home Cooking!”

 

Chili Garlic Shrimp - from "The Weeknight Dinner Cookbook" - a delicious, flavorful shrimp that is on the table in minutes! | www.savingdessert.com

The chili garlic shrimp is surprisingly flavorful after only 15 minutes in the marinade and it’s lip smacking good!

I served the shrimp with a southern flare and piled them on top of a serving of grits.  This is not authentic Louisiana “shrimp and grits” but the wonderful flavor of this shrimp is bold enough to carry through when paired with simple grits, rice pilaf or even noodles.

 

 

Chili Garlic Shrimp - from "The Weeknight Dinner Cookbook" - a delicious, flavorful shrimp that is on the table in minutes!

 

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A plate of grits topped with chili garlic shrimp

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Chili Garlic Shrimp from Barefeet in the Kitchen

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 3 servings
Course: Main Course
Author: Tricia
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Cooked in a skillet or on the grill, this flavorful shrimp is finger-licking good!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb large raw deveined shrimp

For the marinade:

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, about 2 lemons
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 ½ tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt

To cook the shrimp:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced (not used for grilled shrimp)
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

Instructions

  • Rinse the shrimp and pat them dry with a paper towel. Remove the shells if desired.
  • For the marinade combine ¼ cup olive oil, lemon juice, 2 minced cloves garlic, chili powder, 1 ½ tablespoons sugar and salt in a large ziplock bag. Add the shrimp and turn to coat. Allow the shrimp to marinate for 15 minutes on the counter top.
  • Heat a large stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and when it shimmers, add the remaining garlic. Sauté the garlic for 1 minute, then sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar. Sauté for another 30 seconds and then add the shrimp in a single layer. Discard the extra marinade. Cook the shrimp for 2 minutes, then turn and increase the heat to high and cook for 2 minutes while reducing any remaining liquid. Remove the shrimp from the pan when it's pink and cooked through.
  • Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

  • Recipe by Mary Younkin of Barefeet in the Kitchen
  • Grilling directions: Soak wooden skewers in water then thread the shrimp onto the skewers. Heat the grill to medium-high and generously oil the grates to prevent sticking. Place the skewers on the grill and sprinkle lightly with 1 teaspoon sugar. Let the shrimp cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, turning once or twice, just until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

Nutrition

Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 243mg | Sodium: 591mg | Potassium: 452mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 396IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 1mg

Here are just a few of the other recipes I can’t wait to try:  Sweet Chipotle Chicken Bites, Chicken and Orzo Soup, Cheesy Southwest Beef and Potato Skillet, Honey Chipotle Meatloaf, Skillet Mexican Street Corn, Ranch Dressing and Cinnamon Toast Cake!

And finally, don’t forget to click on the photo below to order your copy of The Weeknight Dinner Cookbook!

a photo of the cover of the Weeknight Dinner Cookbook

The small print: If you decide to purchase something at Amazon after following my link, I receive a small commission, at no additional cost to you, which I use to pay for web hosting and services for this blog.

SRFD was not compensated for this cookbook review.  All opinions are my own.  Congratulations Mary on publishing your first cookbook!

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Tricia

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40 Comments

  1. Peggy Mason

    5 stars
    Excellent!! Will absolutely make again. I did add some chopped fresh tomato that needed to be used and it would have bedn just as good without them I believe.

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  2. Larissa Goldstein

    I just loved this recipe, my husband said it was a absolute 5 star dinner recipe. Made it just as the recipe stated, will definatly make again. It’s something I cant wait to make when we have dinner guest, it will make a huge impression????

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    • Tricia Buice

      How wonderful Larissa! I will pass on your comment to Mary @ Barefeet in the Kitchen – she did a great job on this cookbook! Thanks very much for the feedback and for reading the blog … and for trying the recipe!

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  3. Dom

    mmmm…. absolutely beautiful. There’s a supermarket in the UK that makes these ‘ready made’ and I have them for lunch and only the other day I thought to myself ‘I must have a go at making chilli shrimp myself’ and here you are with a fabulous recipe! Lovely!

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  8. Monique

    Shrimp and Grits is one of our favorite dishes since we had it at Nolah..the next time I am in the US I plan on getting real grits..have been using Bob’s Red Mill and they are good..but..want to try a real grit..s”)
    The recipe we reacreated is different because we are copying what we ate that day:) But I am certain I would love yours too:) Beautiful!

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    • Tricia Buice

      Thanks Monique! Bob’s Red Mill makes good grits, good everything actually. While I was growing up (in Tennessee) GRITS was an acronym for “Girl Raised In The South” – that’s me!

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  9. SallyBR

    See what you did? I just ordered the Kindle version.. and NO, I DO NOT need another cookbook… but, but, but….

    the flesh is weak. Mine, at least…

    I shall indulge in the book tonight! (one of the advantages of the Kindle world!)

    Your photo made my mouth water… I just had shrimp for dinner last night, a Brazilian recipe, but now I cannot wait to try yours!

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  10. Wendy

    Awesome photos, Tricia! If these shrimp taste as good as you have made them look, then this recipe is surely a keeper. 🙂 What a great idea for a cook book, to divide into sections by how long the prep takes! I definitely need a copy!

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  12. Monica

    Wow, that first photo was all it took to hook me in! I love shrimp and seafood in general and this looks like an amazing recipe. You’ve cooked it to perfection, clearly.

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    • Tricia Buice

      Hi Kimi! Grits are like oatmeal in that you can make them plain like the package directions or dress them up. Some people put cheese and garlic in the grits, others use milk but the everyday recipe includes water and dry grits. You can buy instant grits or the kind that cook about 20 minutes. I didn’t do anything special to these grits so the flavor of the shrimp would shine through – and it did! Thanks so much for your comment and for reading the blog. Have a lovely day!

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