By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026

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Spicy Stir-Fried Shrimp

Serves 4

151 cal · 20 min

Spicy Stir-Fried Shrimp

Recipe GLPR831b71aa2ed19c

4.0(1)
Asian
Main Course
20 min
151 cal
Servings: 4
Stovetop
SNAP eligible

Quick and vibrant stir-fried shrimp coated in a savory-spicy Asian chili glaze. Large shrimp are briefly seared until pink and tender, then combined with aromatic shallots and a bold blend of chili sauce and sugar for a Southeast Asian-inspired main course that comes together in minutes.

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 shallot, minced

1 pound large shrimp (about 16 count), peeled and deveined

2 tablespoons Asian chili sauce

1 tablespoon sugar

Coarse salt to taste

Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the shrimp in a single layer and season generously with coarse salt and freshly ground pepper. Cook for 1.5 to 2 minutes without stirring, then flip and cook for another 1 to 1.5 minutes until the shrimp are bright pink and have reached an internal temperature of 145°F. Transfer the cooked shrimp to a plate.

  2. In the same skillet over medium heat, add the minced shallot and stir-fry for about 1 minute until softened and fragrant.

  3. Add the Asian chili sauce and sugar to the skillet. Stir well to combine and heat through for about 30 seconds.

  4. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss constantly for about 1 to 2 minutes until the shrimp are fully coated in the chili glaze and heated through. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4

This recipe hits a sweet spot for Charlotte weeknight cooking: shrimp from the coast is reliably good at any Teeter, Food Lion, or Walmart, and everything else—oil, shallot, chili sauce, sugar, salt, pepper—is pantry standard at any of your six chain options. The stated 20 minutes is honest for someone comfortable with a wok or large skillet, and four servings from less than a pound of shrimp keeps the cost under $4 per serving if you buy shrimp on sale. The only real limit is that this won't reheat well—shrimp toughens overnight—so plan to eat it the same night, which works fine for a family dinner but not for leftovers eaters.

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