Description
A delicious and quick Sweet Chili Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry that combines succulent shrimp with fresh asparagus and vibrant bell peppers, all tossed in a sweet and savory sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or quinoa for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet or wok, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the asparagus and red bell pepper. Stir-fry for about 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and pour in the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the stir-fry over cooked rice or quinoa.
Notes
- For added crunch, toss in some chopped cashews or peanuts before serving.
- Substitute the shrimp with chicken or tofu for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg