Description
This Sweet Chili Shrimp with Asparagus is a quick and flavorful dish featuring juicy shrimp coated in a sweet, spicy, and garlicky sauce. Tossed with tender-crisp asparagus, this healthy meal is ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for weeknight dinners. Serve over rice, noodles, or enjoy as a low-carb option!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed & cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
For the Sweet Chili Sauce:
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
For Garnish:
- Chopped green onions
- Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Season & Cook the Shrimp: Toss shrimp with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 2 minutes per side until pink and slightly crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Asparagus: In the same pan, add sesame oil and asparagus. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, lime juice, and red pepper flakes.
- Combine Everything: Return shrimp to the pan, pour in the sauce, and toss everything together. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve & Garnish: Sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over rice, noodles, or on its own.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen shrimp (thaw before cooking).
- Adjust spice level by adding or reducing red pepper flakes.
- Swap asparagus for broccoli, bell peppers, or snap peas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired