Description
Sweet Chili Shrimp with Asparagus is a vibrant, easy-to-make dish that combines succulent shrimp and tender asparagus in a sweet and spicy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this recipe showcases fresh ingredients and simple techniques to create a colorful, flavorful meal in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- Fresh shrimp (large, peeled, and deveined)
- Asparagus (firm stalks)
- Sweet chili sauce
- Low-sodium soy sauce
- Garlic (minced)
- Olive oil
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry. Trim tough ends from asparagus.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil until shimmering. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add asparagus to the skillet; cook for about 2 minutes until bright green but still crisp.
- Stir in shrimp along with sweet chili sauce and soy sauce. Cook until shrimp is pink and opaque, about 3–4 minutes.
- If desired, sprinkle red pepper flakes for extra heat, stirring to combine flavors.
- Serve immediately, drizzling any remaining sauce over the top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 160mg