Ready for an amazing culinary trip? This collection of 12 Chinese shrimp recipes provides lots of tasty ways to enjoy this shellfish.
You can bid farewell to takeout menus and hello to cooking flavorful Asian-inspired meals right at home.
1. Kung Pao Shrimp
There is a good reason kung pao is often selected as a favorite. Healthy, spicy, and simple, this recipe has a lot going for it.
The ingredient list for the sauce seems long, though it just calls for some traditional items you would find in any Chinese pantry. A wide variety of stir-fry ingredients only make the sauce even better.
This dish includes sweet bell peppers, tender shrimp, and crunchy peanuts. So yummy!
2. Shrimp Toast
Consider these to be somewhere between French toast, grilled cheese, and traditional Chinese food. When it comes to flavor and texture, the perfect bite comes from pairing the right ingredients.
Combine your ingredients in a food processor, distribute it on your bread, fry, and enjoy the results. The perfect Chinese shrimp sandwich consists of sesame seeds, shrimp, and toasted bread.
3. Sichuan-Style Shrimp
This dish is a great choice if you’re in the mood for authentic Chinese cuisine. Indulge in a classic seafood meal and forget about ordering takeout.
It simply takes swirling the shrimp in a mouthwatering, sweet, and spicy Sichuan sauce to prepare this meal!
4. Shrimp Potstickers
Why buy frozen potstickers when creating them yourself is so simple! After using this recipe, you might never want to buy frozen appetizers again.
Other than shrimp, you’ll just need a couple of necessary Asian ingredients. Your filling will consist of chopped shrimp, rice wine, sesame oil, cornstarch, and scallions. You just load your wrappers with it before pan-frying.
These are pretty simple and taste amazing. Is it time for a tiny dinner yet?
5. Shrimp Egg Rolls
Thank goodness air fryers exist! It’s now easier than ever to enjoy a favorite party snack.
Start by stir-frying your shrimp, veggies, and your savory sauce. Wrap all of that up, then pop everything into the air fryer.
Your new favorite shrimp egg rolls will be ready after about 20 minutes!
6. Chinese-Style Sauteed Shrimp
There are ups and downs to having something that fits many occasions. You can thankfully use this recipe in a number of ways.
This simple snack will be a hit with your guests. You can also load your plate with veggies, rice, and noodles.
7. 10-Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp
You can always count me in for another shrimp dish that’s both delicious and simple. It’ll be time well spent when you go from the stovetop to the table in about 10 minutes!
You’ll make a sweet and spicy sticky glaze for your shrimp with honey, chili flakes, and garlic. By using the velveting technique, your shrimp will be juicy and tender.
It is ideal to have as a dinner or a toothpick-friendly party starter.
8. Shrimp Stir-Fry With Garlic and Ginger
For me, simple dinners are always a win. I really appreciate throwing together a tasty dinner after a long day when I don’t have a lot of time.
It will only take about 15 minutes and a few ingredients to make this dish ready to eat. The garlic and ginger shrimp are flavorful and great to combine for a filling meal for everyone.
You can toss some veggies with a bit of sauce to make a tasty stir fry. You can also just enjoy it the way it is!
9. Shrimp and Broccoli
This dish is a popular one in Chinese cuisine. Simple, comforting, and healthy all at once.
The classic umami sauce can be created with just a few ingredients. It’s so easy to toss some shrimp and fresh broccoli in this sauce, and the result is irresistible.
10. Chinese Shrimp Wonton Soup
I have to admit I’m a sucker for wonton soup. There’s simply something special about having dumplings, broth, and vegetables all in one bowl.
Combining minced pork with shrimp makes these dumplings both meaty and delicious. Enjoy the wontons in a tasty broth, but remember to save room for more.
You will surely love the soup’s warmth and variety of textures.
11. Asian Chili Garlic Prawns
This recipe is one that I completely obsess over. In addition to being delicious, it’s also fragrant and tasty.
The sticky chili sauce that is slathered on shellfish is truly the star. The acidity of ginger and sriracha is balanced when using brown sugar.
You can make this meal over and over when paired with rice that has been steamed.
12. Shrimp Egg Foo Young
Consider a fresh omelet crossed with poutine. You just have to try this comforting Chinese meal!
The egg will bubble and crisp up when frying the veggies, shrimp, and egg. Then, drown it in soy and sesame gravy.
Texture, flavor, and nutrition are surprisingly easy with this dish. You’ll be impressed with how easy it is to prepare this recipe.