QiMeal
Garlic Shrimp
Garlic Shrimp · ready in 18 min · 4 servings · 180 kcal per serving · easy · 5 ingredients
Juicy shrimp quickly stir fried with fragrant garlic, tender carrots, and fresh cilantro for a bright, savory dish that is light, aromatic, and deeply satisfying.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 8 min
- Total
- 18 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 180
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 12 gGarlic
- 450 gShrimp, fresh
- 120 gCarrot
- 8 gCilantro, fresh
- 30 mlCooking oil
Equipment
stovetop, chef knife, cutting board, serving platter, skillet, wooden spoon
Instructions
- Prep and heat oil
Prepare garlic, shrimp, carrot, and cilantro, then heat cooking oil in a 30 cm skillet over medium heat. · 2 min
What to look for: oil shimmers lightly
- Sauté garlic
Add the garlic to the hot oil and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly so it softens without browning. · 1 min
What to look for: fragrant and lightly sizzling
- Cook shrimp
Add the shrimp and stir-fry over medium-high heat until they begin to turn pink and curl. · 1 min
When it is done: Shrimp are opaque and reach 63°C / 145°F internally.
- Add carrot
Add the carrot and stir-fry over medium-high heat until the carrot is tender-crisp and shrimp are fully cooked. · 3 min
When it is done: Shrimp are fully opaque with firm texture.
- Finish and serve
Stir in the fresh cilantro, then remove from heat and serve the garlic shrimp immediately. · 1 min
What to look for: herbs just wilted
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 180 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 24 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7 g |
| of which sugars | 3 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| of which saturated | 1 g |
| Fibre | 2 g |
| Sodium | 220 mg |
Nutri-ScoreA
Allergens
Contains: crustaceans
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 2 days
- Freezer: not recommended
Ingredient substitutions
Garlic
- shallot: Adds mild sweetness
- garlic powder: Add later to avoid burning
Shrimp
- scallops: Sear briefly to avoid overcooking
- firm tofu: Press moisture out before cooking
Carrot
- bell pepper: Slice thin for quick cooking
- zucchini: Add later to prevent mushiness
Cilantro
- parsley: Milder herbal note
- green onion: Adds mild onion flavor
