Description
This Sweet Chili Shrimp and Asparagus dish is the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. With tender shrimp and crisp asparagus tossed in a flavorful sauce, it’s an easy-to-make, healthy dinner option that can also double as a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Ingredients
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp are pink and fully cooked through. Once done, remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the asparagus and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the asparagus is tender but still slightly crisp.
- In a small bowl, mix together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet with the asparagus and pour the sauce mixture over the shrimp and asparagus. Stir everything together, making sure it’s evenly coated.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then remove the skillet from the heat.
- For a finishing touch, sprinkle with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Serve this dish with steamed rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes or fresh chilies.
Use coconut aminos for a soy-free version of this dish.
This recipe is naturally gluten-free, but ensure you use gluten-free soy sauce or coconut aminos if needed.
If you don’t have shrimp, you can substitute it with chicken or tofu.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
