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Sweet Chili Shrimp with Asparagus

Sweet Chili Shrimp with Asparagus: Quick, Healthy & Delicious!

This Sweet Chili Shrimp with Asparagus is a quick and healthy dinner option, combining tender shrimp and crisp asparagus in a sweet and spicy sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
For the Asparagus
  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free option
  • 1 tablespoon honey can reduce for lower sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar unsweetened recommended
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with water
For Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 2 lime wedges

Equipment

  • Wok or skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep Ingredients: Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt and black pepper. Trim woody ends off asparagus and cut into 2-inch pieces. Mince garlic and grate ginger.
  2. Make Sauces: Combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce (or tamari), honey, rice vinegar, and cornstarch mixed with water in a bowl. Whisk until well blended.
  3. Stir-Fry Asparagus: Heat olive oil or sesame oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until bright green.
  4. Cook Shrimp: In the same wok, add more oil if needed, then add shrimp, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
  5. Combine: Pour sauce over shrimp when nearly cooked through, stirring gently. Add asparagus back into the pan and mix well.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat gently to maintain shrimp tenderness.

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