Description
Sizzling Sweet Chili Pineapple Shrimp brings tropical flavors right to your dinner plate, blending zesty chili with juicy pineapple for a quick and mouthwatering meal that takes less than 20 minutes to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasonings:
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Whisk ½ cup sweet chili sauce, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon grated ginger together in a medium bowl for your marinade.
- Add 1 pound large shrimp to the marinade, ensuring each piece gets fully coated. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to infuse flavors.
- Cut 1 cup fresh pineapple into bite-sized chunks, making sure pieces are roughly uniform in size.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F for 2 minutes until oil shimmers.
- Remove shrimp from marinade, letting excess liquid drip off. Place shrimp in hot skillet, arranging them in a single layer.
- Cook shrimp for exactly 2 minutes on first side, watching for pink edges and slight curl.
- Flip shrimp and cook additional 2 minutes until they turn completely opaque and bright pink.
- Toss pineapple chunks into the skillet, stirring gently to combine with shrimp.
- Warm pineapple for 1-2 minutes, allowing slight caramelization without overcooking your shrimp.
- Transfer sweet chili pineapple shrimp immediately to serving plate, ensuring even distribution of fruit and protein.
Notes
- Marinate the shrimp for maximum flavor absorption, but avoid going over 30 minutes to prevent the seafood from becoming tough.
- Select fresh jumbo or large shrimp with shells removed for the best texture and easy eating.
- For a low-carb version, replace sweet chili sauce with a sugar-free alternative and serve over cauliflower rice instead of traditional rice.
- Ensure your skillet is hot before adding shrimp to achieve a nice sear and prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 15-30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-9 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg