Description
Sweet Chili Garlic Shrimp is a quick and flavorful Asian-inspired main course featuring succulent shrimp glazed in a tangy and slightly spicy sweet chili sauce, enhanced with garlic, soy, and sesame flavors. Perfect for a fast weeknight dinner, this dish cooks in just 10 minutes on the stovetop and pairs beautifully with jasmine rice or stir-fried vegetables.
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Sauce
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, until fragrant but not browned.
- Cook Shrimp: Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque, ensuring they are cooked through.
- Add Sauce and Glaze: Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with shrimp. Toss to coat all shrimp evenly. Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to slightly thicken and glaze the shrimp.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle sliced green onions and optional sesame seeds over the shrimp. Serve immediately over rice, noodles, or vegetables.
Notes
- Use fresh or fully thawed frozen shrimp for best results.
- Adjust spice level by increasing or omitting crushed red pepper flakes according to your preference.
- This dish pairs well with jasmine rice or stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
