Description
A vibrant dish of juicy shrimp cooked in a sweet and tangy pineapple and chili sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil, allowing it to shimmer.
- Add the minced garlic, sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Introduce the shrimp into the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Pour in the sweet chili sauce and lime juice, stirring to coat the shrimp.
- Toss in the diced pineapple and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate shrimp in sweet chili sauce ahead of time. Use fresh ingredients for optimal taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: shrimp recipe, sweet chili shrimp, tropical shrimp dish, pineapple shrimp, quick dinner