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Easy Sweet Chili Shrimp Recipe

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.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: chili, shrimp
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 173kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 1 lb raw shrimp peeled and de veined
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • Juice of one lime
  • 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce your choice of what kind
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
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Instructions

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds, fresh chopped chives and extra lime wedges if desired.
  • Great on their own or with a small side of rice.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Easy Sweet Chili Shrimp Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 173 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 286mg95%
Sodium 883mg38%
Potassium 112mg3%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 24g48%
Vitamin A 30IU1%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 189mg19%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.