Sweet Chili Shrimp
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
3 people
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Calories
221 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Sweet Chili Shrimp
Description
Beginning with clean, shelled, deveined shrimp, the shrimp are patted dry and seasoned with salt and pepper. They are pan-seared in neutral cooking oil to develop a slight browning without overcooking. Garlic is then sautéed separately to release its aroma and cook off raw flavor. The shrimp returns to the pan where the combined sauce of Thai sweet chili sauce, chili garlic sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt is added. Stirring ensures the shrimp is well coated and heated through in the glossy sauce. The dish is finished with fresh cilantro or parsley, lending a bright herbaceous note.
If chili garlic sauce is unavailable, substituting with about half a teaspoon of Sriracha can provide a similar heat profile. The resulting dish balances sweet, spicy, and sour elements with tender shrimp and aromatic garlic, suitable for serving immediately as a main or appetizer.
Ingredients
- 10 oz (280g) Shrimp shelled, deveined and tail-on
- salt
- black pepper
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon cilantro or parsley leaves, for garnishing, chopped
Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon Chili garlic sauce Rooster brand
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp and pat them dry, then season with salt and black pepper.
- Heat a skillet and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Pan-sear the shrimp on both sides until slightly browned. Remove from the skillet.
- Clean the skillet (optional) and reheat with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Sauté the garlic until aromatic and slightly browned. Add the shrimp, followed by the sauce, and stir to combine well. Garnish with cilantro or parsley leaves and serve immediately.
Notes
- If chili garlic sauce is not available, substitute with approximately 1/2 teaspoon of Sriracha sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 221 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3people | |
| Calories | 221kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 152mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 273mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 12IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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