Spice things up with this quick and Easy Sweet Chili Shrimp Recipe. Using just seven ingredients and in under 20 minutes you can have this on your dinner table.

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This might be my new favourite shrimp dish! Not only is this dish quick and easy, it’s absolutely delicious! Much like the Sheet Pan Shrimp and Peppers, this dish make a great quick dinner in the middle of the week. Serve it up with fluffy rice and some vegetables on the side and you’re all set!

Check out my 20 Best Shrimp Recipes!

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What is This Shrimp Dish Like

• Difficulty – This recipe comes together really quick and uses only seven ingredients. If you purchase shrimp that don’t have to be peeled, you can have this recipe done in 10 minutes!
• Taste – These shrimp and tender and sweet. This recipe isn’t spicy at all, but you can add heat with chili flakes, chillies or even hot sauce.
• Serving – This recipe will serve 2 as a main course. But if you are serving it with rice, vegetables or anything else, you could get four servings.

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Ingredients

• Shrimp – I used large frozen shrimp that were in their shells. I thawed and cleaned the shrimp keeping the tails in tact.
• Oil – This recipes uses sesame to add flavour to the shrimp.
• Garlic – I used quite a lot of fresh minced garlic to cook the shrimp.
• Lime juice – Juice of one lime is squeezed over the shrimp as they cook.
• Chili sauce – I used store bought sweet chili sauce for this recipe.
• Chives – Fresh chopped chives bring a bit of freshness to the finished dish.
• Sesame seeds – Sesame seeds are added to the finished dish for texture and flavour.

NOTE, The full recipe and instructions can be found at the end of the post in the recipe card.

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Instructions

1. Cook garlic – In a medium sized skillet set over high heat, add the sesame oil and garlic. Bring the garlic to a sizzle for about one minute.
2. Cook shrimp – Add the raw shrimp and give the pan a good shake. Cook the shrimp until they are almost cooked through, about 3 minutes. Squeeze over the lime juice and give the shrimp a good toss to coat. Pour over the sweet chili sauce, stir well and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat.
3. Garnish – Garnish with sesame seeds, fresh chopped chives and extra lime wedges if desired.
4. Serve – Great on their own or with a small side of rice.

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Recipe Notes

• Type of shrimp to use – You can use fresh or frozen shrimp for this recipe. Just make sure they are raw shrimp. Precooked shrimp will end up being rubbery if you use them for this dish.
• Don’t over cook – Shrimp cook very quickly, so pay attention to cooking time. Shrimp will be fully cooked when the flesh is white and they curl up. Overcooked shrimp can tend to be chewy.

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Substitutions

• Shrimp – I used large raw shrimp that were purchased in their shells. You can easily use pre peeled shrimp. Just make sure you use raw shrimp for this recipe.
• Sweet chili sauce – I used a bottle of store bought sweet chili sauce for this recipe. You can easily make your own. Or alternatively, you can use teriyaki sauce or any other sauces that you prefer.
• Additions – This is not a spicy dish at all. If you want to bring heat, add about 1/2 teaspoon of dried chili flakes to the skillet when you are frying the garlic.

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Serving

This dish can easily be served as an Appetizer or a Main Course. You choose how you’d like to serve it up!

• Appetizer – I guarantee these would be a hit at a party. Just add cocktail sticks and napkins on the side and you’re all set.
• Main course – If serving this shrimp dish as a main course, consider serving it with fluffy white rice and some stir fried vegetables to make a complete meal.

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