Fragrant Pot Shrimp

香锅虾

Fragrant Pot Shrimp — a Chinese recipe made with large shrimp, garlic, dried red chilies, ready in about 32 minutes. Step-by-step instructions with photos.

Ingredients

• large shrimp
• Shaoxing wine
• garlic
• dried red chilies
• fermented black beans

Instructions

1. Pat shrimp completely dry. Marinate with Shaoxing wine and half the garlic (minced) for 10 minutes at room temperature.
2. Heat 20 ml (1.5 tbsp) oil in wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add dried chilies and stir-fry 15 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add remaining garlic and stir-fry 20 seconds until golden at edges. Immediately add shrimp in a single layer — do not stir yet.
4. Let shrimp sear undisturbed 1 minute, then flip and cook 1 more minute until just pink and opaque throughout. Transfer to a plate — do not overcook.
5. Wipe wok clean. Return to medium heat. Add fermented black beans and stir-fry 30 seconds until aromatic. Return shrimp, toss 45 seconds. Serve immediately with steamed rice.