Description
Sweet Chili Shrimp with Asparagus is a flavorful and vibrant dish that combines shrimp and asparagus in a sweet and savory sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 cup asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add asparagus pieces and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet with asparagus. Pour in sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and lime juice. Stir well and cook for an additional 2 minutes until heated through.
- Serve over cooked rice or noodles. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- This dish is quick to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights.
- Adjust the level of sweetness by adding more or less sweet chili sauce.
- Feel free to substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu for a different protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg