Ingredients
– 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
– 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
– 2 tablespoons soy sauce
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
– 1 teaspoon sesame oil
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Optional: sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
Making Sweet Chili Shrimp with Asparagus is straightforward when you follow these simple steps:
1. Prep Vegetables: Start by washing and trimming the asparagus. Cut into 2-inch pieces.
2. Marinate Shrimp: In a bowl, toss the shrimp with soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, and a pinch of salt. Let it marinate for about 5 minutes.
3. Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
4. Cook Asparagus: Add the asparagus pieces to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and tender.
5. Add Garlic and Ginger: Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
6. Add Shrimp: Push the asparagus to the side of the skillet. Add the marinated shrimp to the pan, spreading them out to cook evenly.
7. Cook Shrimp: Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
8. Final Touch: Drizzle the sesame oil over the shrimp and asparagus. Toss everything together to coat in the sauce.
9. Taste and Adjust: Taste the dish and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or chili sauce as desired.
10. Serve Hot: Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish.
By following these steps, you’ll end up with a fantastic meal that brings together a world of flavors!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 14g
- Protein: 25g