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Sweet Chili Shrimp with Asparagus

Sweet Chili Shrimp with Asparagus

Emily
Quick skillet dish with plump shrimp and crisp asparagus in sticky sweet chili sauce. Ready in 25 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Tongs
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 bunch asparagus trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha adjust for heat
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 green onions sliced for garnish
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water

Instructions
 

  • Pat shrimp dry, season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high. Cook shrimp 2 minutes per side until pink. Remove.
  • Add garlic and asparagus to skillet. Stir-fry 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender.
  • Whisk sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, sriracha, and sesame oil. Pour over veggies, add cornstarch slurry. Simmer 2 minutes to thicken.
  • Return shrimp to skillet, toss to coat. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over rice.

Notes

    >Use fresh asparagus for best snap. >Adjust sriracha for spice level. >Don't overcook shrimp to avoid toughness.
Keyword Sweet Chili Shrimp with Asparagus