Tôm Xào Tỏi

Tôm Xào Tỏi is a delicious Vietnamese stir-fried shrimp dish infused with the aromatic flavors of garlic and a hint of spice. This quick and easy recipe brings together fresh shrimp and vibrant vegetables for a healthy, high-protein meal that is sure to impress.

Tôm Xào Tỏi
20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Vietnamese
280 kcal

Ingredients

  • Shrimp (peeled and deveined) - 300 grams
  • Garlic (minced) - 4 cloves
  • Red bell pepper (sliced) - 1 medium
  • Green onion (chopped) - 2 stalks
  • Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
  • Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
  • Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Chili flakes (optional) - 1/4 teaspoon
  • Lime (for garnish) - 1

Steps

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  3. Increase the heat to high and add the shrimp, cooking until they turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add the sliced red bell pepper and cook for another 2 minutes until slightly tender.
  5. Stir in the soy sauce, fish sauce, black pepper, and chili flakes if using, mixing well to combine.
  6. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until everything is well-coated and heated through.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped green onions.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with lime wedges.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 280
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Carbs: 10 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Cholesterol: 200 mg
  • Total Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
  • Contains antioxidants and vitamins from garlic and vegetables.

Tags

VietnameseHigh ProteinSeafood Dish