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Spicy Garlic Shrimp over Jasmine Rice (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

Every ingredient in this spicy garlic shrimp over jasmine rice recipe plays an important role in building flavor and texture. Here’s what you need to create this memorable dish at home:

Large Raw Shrimp (1 pound, peeled and deveined)

Shrimp are the star here; choose large raw ones for the best texture. Peeled and deveined shrimp ensure convenience while letting the natural sweetness shine through when cooked quickly.

Jasmine Rice (1 cup uncooked)

This long-grain rice is prized for its delicate floral aroma. When cooked properly, jasmine rice becomes fluffy and serves as a perfect base for soaking up the flavorful shrimp sauce.

Garlic (5 cloves, minced)

Fresh garlic is essential for its robust aroma and depth of flavor. Mince finely to distribute throughout the sauce so every bite gets a punchy garlicky kick.

Red Chili Flakes (1 teaspoon)

Red chili flakes add controlled heat that can be adjusted to taste. They bring warmth to the dish without overpowering the other flavors or masking the freshness of the shrimp.

Soy Sauce (2 tablespoons)

This salty condiment creates umami depth in the sauce. Soy sauce also helps balance out the heat from chili flakes while deepening the overall color of your finished dish.

Lime Juice (2 tablespoons)

Lime juice brings brightness and acidity that cut through richness. A squeeze at the end lifts all flavors and keeps this spicy garlic shrimp light and refreshing.

Honey (1 tablespoon)

A touch of honey balances spiciness by adding subtle sweetness to your sauce. It rounds out sharp edges without making the dish taste sugary or heavy.

Sesame Oil (1 teaspoon)

This ingredient imparts a nutty undertone that complements both garlic and chili flavors. A little sesame oil is enough to lend complexity without overwhelming other tastes.

Fresh Cilantro (¼ cup chopped)

Cilantro adds a burst of herbal freshness at serving time. Sprinkle it just before eating so its vibrant color and lively flavor remain at their peak atop your spicy shrimp bowl.

Salt & Pepper (to taste)

Seasoning with salt draws out natural flavors while pepper provides subtle background heat. Adjust these at each step according to your own preferences for seasoning levels.

Cooking Oil (2 tablespoons–neutral oil like canola or vegetable)

You’ll need neutral oil for sautéing both aromatics and shrimp evenly without imparting extra flavor. This lets other ingredients stand out in every bite.

# Instructions:

This section will guide you through preparing authentic spicy garlic shrimp with perfectly steamed jasmine rice from start to finish:

Step 1: Cook Jasmine Rice

Rinse one cup of uncooked jasmine rice thoroughly under cold water until water runs clear; this removes excess starch for fluffier grains. Add two cups fresh water to a saucepan along with rinsed rice. Bring to a boil on medium-high heat then reduce temperature immediately to low. Cover tightly with a lid and simmer undisturbed for fifteen minutes until all water is absorbed. Remove from heat but keep covered another five minutes to finish steaming before fluffing gently with fork.

Step 2: Prepare Shrimp Marinade

Add peeled and deveined raw shrimp into a mixing bowl. Toss them thoroughly with half of the minced garlic, one tablespoon soy sauce, one tablespoon lime juice, half tablespoon honey, salt, pepper, and half teaspoon red chili flakes for even coating. Let this mixture marinate at room temperature for ten minutes while you start prepping other ingredients so that flavors infuse into each piece of shrimp nicely before cooking.

Step 3: Sauté Aromatics

Add two tablespoons of neutral oil into a large skillet set over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Stir in remaining minced garlic along with rest of red chili flakes; cook them together for about forty-five seconds until fragrant but not browned—this prevents burning while maximizing their aroma which forms the base for your spicy sauce later on in this dish.

Step 4: Cook Marinated Shrimp

Add marinated shrimp directly into skillet with sautéed aromatics in a single layer so they cook evenly; increase heat if necessary so pan remains hot enough for searing action on surface of each piece. Stir-fry continuously for two to three minutes until pink on all sides but still tender inside—avoid overcrowding pan or overcooking which can result in rubbery texture rather than juicy bites desired here.

Step 5: Build Sauce & Finish

Add remaining tablespoon soy sauce plus remaining lime juice directly into skillet after turning off heat; follow immediately with honey drizzle then toss well so every piece gets glossy coating from pan juices mixed with melted aromatics—finish by drizzling sesame oil right before plating which adds final nutty touch without overwhelming delicate flavor balance achieved throughout earlier steps above.