Spicy Garlic Edamame

This spicy garlic edamame recipe turns frozen edamame into a garlicky, soy glazed, lightly spicy snack in under 10 minutes, a fun, better than takeout appetizer.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Asian

Keyword Edamame Recipe

Prep Time 1

Cook Time 7

Servings servings

Calories 255kcal

Author Jason Decker

Ingredients

Instructions

Heat a medium-sized saucepot over high heat filled with 4 cups of water and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil.
Add the frozen edamame and cook for 5 minutes until it is tender. Remove the edamame from the heat and let it drain well.
10 oz. frozen edamame in shell
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sesame oil, minced garlic, whole dry red chilies, and soy sauce. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then add the cooked edamame.
1 tablespoon sesame oil, 3 cloves garlic. minced, 4 whole dry red chilies, 2 tablespoon soy sauce
Toss the edamame in the sauce and cook for an additional minute. Remove from the heat, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve hot.
½ teaspoon white sesame seeds

Notes

Blanching Perfection: Always use salted water when boiling the edamame. It enhances the flavor!
Freshness Check: Ensure your frozen edamame hasn’t been sitting in the frozen aisle for too long. Check the date!
Heat Levels: Adjust the number of red chilies based on your spice preference.
Serving Hot: Edamame tastes best when served warm. A quick reheat can bring out its flavors.
Double Dip: If you love a lot of garlic, double the amount of minced garlic for that extra punch.

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