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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!
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!
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. Â Everybody needs a copy of “Simple Family-Friendly Recipes for Everyday Home Cooking!”
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. Â 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.
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Chili Garlic Shrimp from Barefeet in the Kitchen
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.
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Here are just a few of the other recipes I can’t wait to try: Â 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!
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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
Peggy Mason
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.
Tricia Buice
Thanks Peggy! We really appreciate you trying the recipe and for taking the time to provide feedback. The added tomato sounds terrific! Great add-in 🙂
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????
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!
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!
Tricia Buice
I hope you get the opportunity to make these Dom – delicious and easy!
Larry
Looks very good Tricia – hard to beat Mary’s recipes
Tricia Buice
Thanks Larry! Mary is the best 🙂
handmade by amalia
For once I have everything on hand and can give it a try immediately, it looks amazing 🙂
Amalia
xo
Tricia Buice
Oh yeah! I hope you like it Amalia – I think it is terrific 🙂
Gerlinde @sunnycovechef
I have some shrimp in the freezer and I’m going to try this recipe. There is nothing better than a succulent shrimp.
Tricia Buice
And this one is so easy too Gerlinde. Thanks!
Chris Scheuer
These shrimp look amazing and grits are the perfect accompaniment. The cookbook sounds wonderful, we all need easy, quick, yummy recipes.
Tricia Buice
Yes we do Chris! I’ve had shrimp and grits on my mind for a long time so this just seemed right. Thanks for stopping by – have a lovely weekend!
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!
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!
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!
Tricia Buice
Oh I understand Sally – I have so many but this one was special! And I need quick and easy in my life, when it comes to meals 🙂
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!
Tricia Buice
This shrimp is very good and surprisingly so given the minimal time and ingredients to make it happen! Can’t wait to try it on skewers 🙂 Have a lovely weekend Wendy.
cheri
The shrimp look perfectly cooked Tricia, love how they are seasoned. Will have to pick up a copy of Mary’s book for myself. Great review!
Tricia Buice
Thanks Cheri – I really do love this cookbook! I know you will too 🙂
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.
Tricia Buice
Thank you Monica 🙂 Hope you have a nice weekend!
Angie@Angie's Recipes
Those prawns look so succulent and packed full of flavour!
Tricia Buice
Thanks Angie – they really are delicious. Have a lovely weekend!
Kimi Wei
Please share a grits recipe!
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!
Mary
I am thrilled that you loved the shrimp and that you are enjoying the cookbook! Thank you so much, my friend.
Tricia Buice
Love it Mary – thanks for letting me share your beautiful creation.
Pam
Love this, and I have shrimp in the freezer! Thanks and have a great rest of the week, Tricia~
Tricia Buice
Thank you Pam!
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers
Looks absolutely delicious! What a great cookbook. So pretty and always needing weeknight dinner inspiration 🙂
Tricia Buice
Thanks Jennifer – it is so simple and packed with flavor – I know I will be making this often and can’t wait to try it on skewers
Liz
Oooh, I need to make this ASAP! I just got Mary’s cookbook yesterday and I cannot decide what to make first!!
Tricia Buice
It is a tough decision Liz! I am in love with this shrimp 🙂
sue | theviewfromgreatisland
You’ve done Mary proud, Tricia — the word that comes to mind here is succulent. I’m also reviewing Mary’s book and can’t decide what to make — everything looks this good!
Tricia Buice
Mary makes it so easy Sue – I know you are going to love this one! Can’t wait to see which one you pick first.