Easy Sweet Chili Shrimp
The tastes of Thailand come together on your table with sriracha, garlic and ginger dressed shrimp over a bed of rice. Quick, flavorful, and unique, sweet chili shrimp does not disappoint!
Servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons light olive oil divided, or vegetable oil
- 2 lbs large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1½ cup broccoli cut into florets
- 1 medium orange bell pepper sliced
- 2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- ⅔ cup water
- 3 tablespoons sriracha
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions to garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet with ½ tablespoon of oil. Once the oil is heated, add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes until they turn opaque. Transfer them to a plate.
- In the same skillet, add another ½ tablespoon of oil, then add the vegetables (broccoli and bell peppers) and cook for 4-5 minutes. Transfer the cooked veggies to a plate and set them aside.
- In another large skillet over medium heat, add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Add the garlic and ginger and sauté for a minute.
- Stir in the water, Sriracha, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Bring the sauce to a boil and simmer for 2-3 minutes until it slightly thickens.
- Transfer the veggies and cooked shrimp back to the skillet and toss them well.
- Cook until the shrimp are warmed through.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Serve the sweet chili shrimp over rice to enjoy.
Notes
- Make sure your pan is hot before adding the shrimp to achieve a nice sear. Cook the shrimp just until they turn pink to avoid overcooking.
- To keep the vibrant color and crispness of broccoli and bell peppers, stir-fry them briefly. They should be tender-crisp, not overly soft.
- Taste your sweet chili sauce mixture before adding it to the shrimp. Adjust the levels of sweetness, spiciness, and acidity (from vinegar) to achieve a well-balanced flavor profile.
Nutrition
Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 286mg | Sodium: 1855mg | Potassium: 498mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1710IU | Vitamin C: 75mg | Calcium: 161mg | Iron: 1mg
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