Crispy Garlic Chili Shrimp (Hong Kong Street Style)

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Golden, crunchy shrimp tossed in a fiery garlic-chili sauce, a popular Hong Kong street food that’s surprisingly simple to make at home. This chinese-inspired seafood ready in about 30 minutes pairs peeled and deveined shrimp, all-purpose flour, cornstarch for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

★ 3.1 (8 ratings) Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Chinese cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch, and 1/4 tsp salt. Dredge 12 oz shrimp in the flour mixture until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C) over medium-high heat. Fry shrimp in batches for 2 minutes until golden brown and crispy, then transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, mix 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp red chili flakes, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp sugar until sugar dissolves.
  4. Step 4: Return the skillet to medium heat and add the garlic-chili sauce. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then add the fried shrimp and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Step 5: Cook for an additional 1 minute until shrimp are heated through and sauce clings to them. Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with 2 thinly sliced green onions.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Crispy Garlic Chili Shrimp (Hong Kong Street Style) take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (20 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Crispy Garlic Chili Shrimp (Hong Kong Street Style)?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep peeled and deveined shrimp from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Crispy Garlic Chili Shrimp (Hong Kong Street Style)?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Crispy Garlic Chili Shrimp (Hong Kong Street Style) for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Crispy Garlic Chili Shrimp (Hong Kong Street Style)?

Chinese seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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