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Spicy Garlic Edamame

October 7, 2016 By Katya 2 Comments

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Garlicky edamame with a spicy kick. Rich in flavor and extremely addicting. Only four ingredients and about 10 minutes from start to finish!

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Garlic Edamame

Spicy garlic edamame is made with four ingredients and about 10 minutes from start to finish. It is garlicky, spicy, and so addicting. You won’t be able to put these down! 

This garlic edamame is quickly boiled then drained and tossed in garlic and chili infused butter. The butter creates a delicious coating for the edamame, making it so appetizing and addictive.

It’s great as a snack or side dish.

Ingredients for Garlic Edamame Recipe

You need the following ingredients to make spicy garlic edamame recipe:

  • Frozen edamame, in the pod
  • Butter
  • Garlic
  • Red pepper flakes

Ingredients for spicy garlic edamame recipe

How to Make Garlic Edamame

First, start by cooking the edamame in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Make sure to use edamame in pods and not shelled. Set aside the edamame over a colander to drain.

how to make garlic edamame

Next, melt the butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 1-2 minutes. Make sure not to burn the garlic. Then stir in the cooked edamame. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Katya’s TIP: If you’re someone who loves spicy food then go with 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes but if you want less spicy go with 1/4 teaspoon. 

garlic edamame recipe

How Do You Eat Spicy Edamame?

To eat the edamame, peel open the pods and push out the beans. Discard the pods.

This edamame makes a great appetizer or snack. It also serves great as a side dish alongside these recipes:

  • Sesame Chicken Wings
  • Asian Chicken Meatballs
  • Korean Chicken Lettuce Wraps
  • Chili Garlic Rice Noodle Salad
  • Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry
  • Thai Chicken Salad

spicy garlic edamame

Love easy appetizers? Try our 4-Ingredient Easy Potstickers or Vegetable Rice Paper Rolls.

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garlic edamame

Spicy Garlic Edamame

  • Author: Katya
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Yield: 2-3 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Saute
  • Cuisine: Asian
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Description

Garlicky edamame with a spicy kick. Rich in flavor and extremely addicting. Only four ingredients and about 10 minutes from start to finish!


Ingredients

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  • 1 (12 oz.) bag frozen edamame in pods
  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 – 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Bring a medium saucepan with water to a boil. Add edamame and cook at a rolling boil for 2-3 or until tender. Set aside over a colander to drain.
  2. In a non-stick skillet melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  3. Stir in the cooked edamame. Season with salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Spiciness: If you’re someone who loves spicy food then go with 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, otherwise stick with 1/4 teaspoon.

Keywords: easy, snack, spicy edamame

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Recipes, Side Dish Tagged With: chili, chili pepper, edamame, garlic, soybeans

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Comments

  1. Yolanda says

    January 8, 2018 at 1:40 AM

    Can I substitute out the butter? Maybe for olive oil?
    Thank you.

    Reply
    • Katya says

      January 8, 2018 at 2:31 PM

      I haven’t tried it with olive oil but I can’t imagine that it would not work.

      Reply

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