Description
Sweet Chili Shrimp with Asparagus is a quick and flavorful dish that elevates any meal. Succulent shrimp are sautéed to perfection and paired with crisp asparagus, all enveloped in a luscious sweet chili sauce. This vibrant recipe is not only easy to prepare but also visually appealing, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. With its balance of sweet and savory flavors, you’ll find yourself returning to this dish time and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by rinsing the shrimp and patting them dry. Trim the asparagus by snapping off tough ends.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, and lime juice until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and sauté for about 3 minutes until bright green and crisp.
- Add shrimp to the skillet along with half of the sauce mixture. Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque (about 3-4 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Pour in the remaining sauce and toss to coat the shrimp and asparagus evenly. Cook for an additional minute.
- Serve with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds on top, alongside rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 185mg