Garlic-Chili Shrimp with Hoisin
Garlic-Chili Shrimp with Hoisin brings a bold, tangy heat balanced by a hint of sweetness, coating juicy shrimp in a glossy, aromatic sauce. Notes of ginger, garlic, and sesame add warmth and depth, while cilantro brightens each bite. Serve it as a quick weeknight dinner over rice or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Garlic-Chili Shrimp with Hoisin, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 40 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 81 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 15
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine chili-garlic sauce, hoisin sauce, shrimp stock, tomato paste, mirin, sesame oil, 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger, 1 clove minced garlic, shallot, and cilantro in a blender or small food processor; pulse several times to chop, then blend to a smooth puree for 30 to 45 seconds. Set the sauce aside, or refrigerate until needed.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the garlic and ginger slices. Cook until browned, watching carefully to prevent burning, about 2 minutes. Carefully remove the garlic and ginger from the oil and discard.
- 3
Carefully add the shrimp to the seasoned oil and cook until it just starts to turn pink and curl from head to tail, about 2 minutes. Turn the shrimp and add the prepared sauce. Cook, stirring, until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 2 to 3 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- 4
Remove the shrimp from the skillet and keep warm. Continue to cook and stir the sauce until it thickens and reduces to about 3/4 cup.
- 5
Pour the thickened sauce over the shrimp and toss to coat.
- Calories 267.83 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 20.88 g Good Source 42%
- Carbohydrate 17.1 g 6%
- Total Fat 12.26 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 1.54 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 146.9 mg High 49%
- Sodium 626.04 mg High 27%
- Dietary Fiber 0.77 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 6.78 g --
- Added Sugars 5.76 g Moderate 12%
- Calcium 124.23 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 0.19 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 257.58 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 28.07 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 7.92 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.11 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Garlic Chili Shrimp with Hoisin is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chili Sauce, Cooking Oil, Fresh Cilantro, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 267.83 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Garlic-Chili Shrimp with Hoisin made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Sauce, Cooking Oil, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Ginger, Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Garlic-Chili Shrimp with Hoisin?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 267.83 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Garlic-Chili Shrimp with Hoisin easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Garlic-Chili Shrimp with Hoisin healthy?
- Garlic-Chili Shrimp with Hoisin has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 267.83 calories and 20.88 g of protein, or 42% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 626.04 mg (27% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.54 g (8% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.76 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Soy, Sesame, Tomatoes and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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