Description
Spicy Garlic Butter Shrimp and Baby Bok Choy is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that can be whipped up in just 15 minutes. This one-skillet wonder features succulent shrimp perfectly coated in a rich garlic-butter sauce, complemented by the crisp freshness of baby bok choy. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe combines bold flavors with nutritious ingredients, making it a delightful choice for anyone looking to enjoy a quick yet impressive meal. Customize the heat level to your liking by adjusting the amount of sriracha, ensuring every bite suits your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons butter (or olive oil for dairy-free)
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cups baby bok choy, halved
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare shrimp by peeling and deveining if necessary. Mince garlic and halve the bok choy.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter (or olive oil) until melted.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Stir in the shrimp; cook for 3-4 minutes until pink.
- Incorporate halved bok choy and sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Pour in soy sauce, sriracha, and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 266
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 175mg