30 Minute Sweet Chili Shrimp
This 30 Minute Sweet Chili Shrimp recipe is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp with a zesty sweet chili sauce and crisp bell peppers. Quick and easy to prepare, it's perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner that brings a splash of color and a burst of flavor to your table.
Ingredients
- Shrimp: 1 pound raw, peeled, and deveined
- Olive Oil: 3 tablespoons divided
- Red Bell Pepper: 1 thinly sliced
- Green Bell Pepper: 1 thinly sliced
- Salt: to taste
- Garlic: 4 cloves minced
- Crushed Red Chili Pepper Flakes: ½ teaspoon
- Soy Sauce: 3 tablespoons
- Sriracha Sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Honey: 3 tablespoons
- Dried Ginger: 1 teaspoon
- Sesame Seeds: 2 tablespoons toasted
- Fresh Parsley: 2 tablespoons minced
Instructions
- Preparation of Bell Peppers: In a large cast-iron skillet, heat one tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced red and green bell peppers and season with salt to taste. Sauté the peppers for approximately 5 to 10 minutes until they are softened. Once done, transfer the peppers to a separate bowl and set aside.
- Cooking the Shrimp: Utilize the same skillet to heat two tablespoons of olive oil at medium heat. Introduce the minced garlic and crushed red chili pepper flakes to the skillet, followed by the shrimp. Lightly season with salt and sauté the shrimp for about 2 minutes on each side or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the skillet from heat once the shrimp are adequately cooked.
- Sauce Preparation: Over the cooked shrimp, evenly distribute the soy sauce, Sriracha sauce, honey, and a sprinkle of dried ginger. Combine the sauce ingredients with the shrimp by tossing them together on low to medium heat. Continue to cook for approximately 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and evenly coats the shrimp, ensuring the shrimp are not overcooked.
- Final Assembly: Reintroduce the cooked bell peppers to the skillet with the shrimp. Stir the mixture to integrate all ingredients and cook for an additional minute to ensure everything is heated through. Serve the shrimp and bell peppers garnished with toasted sesame seeds and chopped fresh parsley.