Eight minutes is all you need to make this amazingly delicious Spicy Cilantro Shrimp. Eight minutes! Whoever you serve this to will wonder how in the world you made this “secret sauce” and they will keep coming back for more! The spicy flavors with the natural sweetness of the shrimp is a spectacular combination.
Have you ever seen a “secret sauce” on a menu?
If I had a menu, the sauce for this shrimp would definitely be my “secret sauce!” Just calling it that makes it so much more alluring, doesn’t it?!
Here’s the deal. . . this sauce has essentially three ingredients, takes about two minutes to prepare, and it tastes incredibly special.
The fresh cilantro with the spicy chili paste, are a perfect balance to the shrimp, which is naturally sweet.
The bits of garlic become almost candy-like in the spicy chili paste — and the way it all caramelizes with the shrimp as it’s quickly sautéed, creates a brilliantly sweet spiciness that’s absolutely divine!
This is a great addition to Pad Thai — and it’s amazing over rice, or on it’s own as an appetizer! Just add toothpicks!
It would also be lovely with my Coconut Cilantro Rice. Ideal, in fact.
Have a few friends over this weekend and serve it any way you’d like!
Enjoy every last bit of this scrumptious Spicy Cilantro Shrimp!
Timeline:
10 minutes ahead of time: Prepare the sauce and cook the shrimp.
Eight minutes is all you need to make this amazingly delicious Spicy Cilantro Shrimp. Eight minutes! Whoever you serve this to will wonder how in the world you made this "secret sauce" and they will keep coming back for more!
- 1/4 cup grapeseed oil
- 2 1/2 teaspoons chili paste
- 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, washed and dried, roughly chopped
- 1 pound medium-large raw shrimp (about 31 to 35 per pound), peeled and deveined
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Add the oil to a large sauté pan and place it over low heat.
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Add the chili paste, garlic and cilantro to the pan and let it simmer for about 2 minutes. Then turn the heat to high.
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While the pan is heating, place the shrimp on a baking sheet or large plate and season both sides with salt and pepper.
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Once the pan is hot, add the shrimp, with at least a couple inches between them -- you should hear a sizzling sound. If you don't, your pan's not hot enough. Wait until the pan is very hot and listen for the sizzle!
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Sauté the shrimp just until cooked through, about 1 to 1-1/2 minutes per side.
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Make sure you serve the shrimp with any bits of the sauce that have stuck to the bottom of the pan. Those bits are delicious!!!
Soooo delicious! I can’t believe it’s so simple and I can’t wait to give this recipe a try.
(Oh, and I can’t wait for the Pad Thai!)
oh my goodness I LOVE you secret sauce, you had me at cilantro and than chili paste YUM, YUM, YUM!!!
I love the simplicity of your secret sauce:) It seems that the shrimp is bursting with flavors, while still staying light and healthy (I really need that combination right now!)
Looks so good! Will try it out!
Looks so good – I’ve never tried that kind of Chili Paste but I like Huy Fong products – thanks for the awesome secret tip 🙂
So delicious. Also so gorgeous to see. And 10 minutes preparation time. This is nothing short of Fabulous. Each and every guest to my dinner party last night loved, loved, loved it.
Yay! Roberta, I’m so happy you made this yummy recipe! 🙂
Ive made this and its outstanding, everyone Ive served this to always ask for more !
Awesome! So happy to hear it, Keith. Thank you! 😀