Description
Sweet Chili Shrimp with Asparagus is a quick and delicious dish that perfectly balances succulent shrimp with crisp asparagus, all coated in a sweet and tangy chili sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is not only visually appealing but also bursting with flavor, making it ideal for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy weeknight dinner or an elegant gathering with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed (about 12 stalks)
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or olive oil)
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare asparagus by washing and cutting it into 2-inch pieces. Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and season lightly with black pepper; cook for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Stir in asparagus; cook for an additional 3 minutes until bright green but still crisp.
- Pour sweet chili sauce and soy sauce over the mixture; gently toss to coat evenly. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 170mg