Description
Spicy sweet shrimp dance with zesty chili sauce in this quick Asian-inspired delight. Crispy shrimp glazed with tangy sauce promise a palate-pleasing experience you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 lb (454 grams) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
Sauces, Seasonings, and Garnishes:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- ½ teaspoon crushed red chili pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon dried ginger
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients and equipment, ensuring bell peppers are thinly sliced and shrimp are cleaned and deveined.
- Heat of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until the oil shimmers slightly.
- Add sliced bell peppers with a pinch of kosher salt, sautéing for 5-7 minutes until they become tender and slightly caramelized at the edges.
- Transfer the softened peppers to a separate bowl, keeping them warm for later plating.
- In the same skillet, pour the remaining olive oil and immediately add raw shrimp, minced garlic, red chili flakes, and an additional small pinch of salt.
- Cook shrimp for approximately 1-2 minutes per side, watching carefully as they transform from translucent to a vibrant pink color.
- While shrimp are cooking, whisk together soy sauce, Sriracha sauce, honey, and freshly grated ginger in a small mixing bowl to create a glossy, aromatic sauce.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked shrimp, gently tossing to ensure each piece is evenly coated with the sweet and spicy glaze.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and cling to the shrimp.
- Plate the sautéed bell peppers as a base, arrange the glazed shrimp on top, and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and finely chopped fresh parsley for a restaurant-quality presentation.
Notes
- Personalize your sweet chili shrimp with extra red chili flakes for a spicier kick.
- Swap bell peppers for zucchini or asparagus to create unique flavor variations.
- Fresh shrimp works best, but frozen can be a convenient alternative if thawed completely.
- Always remove shrimp tails before cooking to make eating easier and more enjoyable.
- Adjust honey quantity based on desired sweetness level in the sauce.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of traditional soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg