Description
Sweet Chili Pineapple Shrimp is a vibrant and flavor-packed dish that’s sure to tantalize your taste buds. This irresistible recipe combines the juicy sweetness of pineapple with the bold kick of chili sauce, creating a harmonious balance that’s both comforting and exciting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound raw shrimp
- 2/3 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and pineapple juice to create a flavorful marinade.
- Add the raw shrimp to the sauce and toss to ensure even coverage.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and sauce mixture and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Transfer the cooked shrimp to a plate, leaving the sauce in the pan.
- In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and cold water, then add it to the pan. Simmer the sauce until it thickens to your desired consistency.
- Return the shrimp to the pan, add the pineapple chunks, and toss to coat everything evenly. Garnish with the chopped green onions.
- Serve the Sweet Chili Pineapple Shrimp warm, either over a bed of steamed rice or alongside your favorite roasted vegetables.
Notes
Choose large, fresh, and sustainably sourced shrimp for the best texture and flavor. Adjust the amount of sweet chili sauce to suit your personal preference for heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 200mg