
Sweet, savory, glossy, and bursting with authentic Asian-inspired flavors! These easy Chinese-style giant shrimp recipes are perfect for quick weeknight dinners, meal prep, or whenever you’re craving restaurant-quality seafood at home.
1. Honey Garlic Giant Shrimp 🍯🧄🍤
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: Approximately 390 kcal per serving
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs (680g) giant shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp butter or vegetable oil
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cups cooked white jasmine rice
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat butter or oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and lightly golden.
- Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the honey and soy sauce.
- Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce becomes thick and glossy.
- Steam or stir-fry the broccoli until crisp-tender.
- Serve the shrimp over warm jasmine rice with broccoli.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Serving Tip: Add a squeeze of fresh lime for extra brightness.
2. Sweet & Sour Giant Shrimp 🍍🌶️🍤
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: Approximately 410 kcal per serving
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs giant shrimp
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small onion, sliced
- ¾ cup sweet and sour sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Heat oil in a wok over high heat.
- Cook the shrimp until pink, then transfer to a plate.
- Stir-fry the onion and bell peppers for 3 minutes.
- Add the pineapple chunks.
- Pour in the sweet and sour sauce and soy sauce.
- Return the shrimp to the pan and toss until evenly coated.
- Simmer for 2 minutes until glossy.
- Serve over steamed rice and garnish with green onions.
3. Kung Pao Giant Shrimp 🌶️🥜🍤
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: Approximately 430 kcal per serving
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs giant shrimp
- ½ cup roasted peanuts
- 6 dried red chilies
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil and sesame oil in a wok.
- Cook the shrimp until lightly browned.
- Add garlic and dried chilies, stirring for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add soy sauce and honey.
- Mix in the peanuts and cook until the sauce thickens.
- Finish with sliced green onions.
- Serve immediately with steamed rice.
Pro Tip: Adjust the number of dried chilies to suit your preferred spice level.
4. Giant Shrimp with Garlic Sauce 🧄🍤🥕
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: Approximately 400 kcal per serving
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs giant shrimp
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet.
- Cook the shrimp until golden, then transfer to a plate.
- Sauté the garlic until fragrant.
- Add mushrooms, carrots, snap peas, and onion.
- Stir-fry until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Return the shrimp to the pan.
- Stir in the soy sauce and oyster sauce.
- Cook for 2 minutes until everything is coated in a glossy garlic sauce.
- Serve over warm rice.
5. Teriyaki Giant Shrimp with Vegetables 🍤🥦🍚
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: Approximately 395 kcal per serving
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs giant shrimp
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- ½ cup teriyaki sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a wok.
- Sauté the garlic for 30 seconds.
- Cook the shrimp until pink.
- Add the broccoli and carrots.
- Pour in the teriyaki sauce.
- Toss everything until the vegetables are tender-crisp and coated.
- Serve over steamed rice.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
6. Spicy Giant Shrimp Lo Mein 🌶️🍜🍤
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: Approximately 510 kcal per serving
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs giant shrimp
- 8 oz lo mein noodles
- 3 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup julienned carrots
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp chili garlic sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Cook the lo mein noodles according to the package directions and drain.
- Heat vegetable oil and sesame oil in a wok.
- Cook the shrimp until pink and transfer to a plate.
- Sauté the garlic, cabbage, carrots, and green onions for 3–4 minutes.
- Return the shrimp to the wok.
- Add the cooked noodles, soy sauce, and chili garlic sauce.
- Toss everything together until the noodles are glossy and evenly coated.
- Serve immediately.
Tips for Perfect Chinese-Style Shrimp
- Pat the shrimp dry before cooking to achieve a beautiful golden sear.
- Cook shrimp just until pink to keep them tender and juicy.
- Use high heat for authentic stir-fry flavor.
- Prepare all ingredients before cooking since stir-frying happens quickly.
- Serve with steamed jasmine rice, fried rice, or noodles for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days.