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Garlic Shrimp

Name: Garlic Shrimp
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 300 g raw peeled shrimp, deveined; 5 pieces garlic cloves, minced; 1.5 tbsp neutral oil; 1 tsp light soy sauce; 2 tbsp water; 1 pieces scallion, sliced

蒜蓉虾 · Suàn róng xiā

Peeled shrimp quickly cooked with a generous amount of garlic. Dry the shrimp before they meet the pan.

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Prep12 min

Cook10 min

Serves2

DifficultyEasy

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Recipe guide · not yet kitchen-testedAI-assisted editorial draft. Timing depends on your stove, pan, and ingredient size. Use the doneness checks below.

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01
Prepare shrimp
Thaw frozen shrimp in the refrigerator if needed. Pat dry and remove any remaining vein.
02
Cook the garlic
Warm oil over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook 30–45 seconds, without browning.
03
Add shrimp
Increase to medium heat and spread shrimp in one layer. Turn after about 2 minutes.
04
Finish
Add soy sauce and water. Cook another 2–3 minutes, or until all flesh is firm, opaque, and pearly. Scatter scallion.