Sweet Chili Shrimp with Asparagus
Sweet Chili Shrimp with Asparagus is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that transforms everyday ingredients into a gourmet experience. Bursting with sweet and spicy notes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a delightful meal any night of the week. With succulent shrimp and crisp asparagus, each bite promises to be memorable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed (about 1 lb)
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic and trimming asparagus.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- Add shrimp to the skillet; cook until pink and opaque (4-5 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Toss in asparagus; sauté until tender yet crisp (3-4 minutes).
- In a bowl, mix sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, cornstarch with water, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Pour sauce over shrimp and asparagus; stir well and simmer until thickened (2-3 minutes). Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: Customize by substituting broccoli or bell peppers for asparagus. Enhance flavor with fresh herbs like cilantro or basil. For meal prep, store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.