Sweet Chili Pineapple Shrimp
Sweet Chili Pineapple Shrimp is a quick and flavorful dish combining succulent shrimp with fresh pineapple, enhanced by a sweet chili sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1.5 lbs Large Shrimp
2 cups Fresh Pineapple, diced
¾ cup Sweet Chili Sauce
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tbsp Fresh Ginger, grated
2 tbsp Soy Sauce
1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
1 tsp Sesame Oil, toasted (optional)
2 tbsp Olive Oil (or Avocado Oil)
2-3 Green Onions, chopped
1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
Salt & Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- If using frozen shrimp, thaw them completely under cold running water or overnight in the refrigerator. Pat the shrimp dry and season lightly with salt and black pepper
- Peel and core the fresh pineapple, cutting it into bite-sized chunks
- In a medium bowl, combine sweet chili sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Whisk together
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from skillet
- In the same skillet, add diced pineapple and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized
- Return the shrimp to the skillet, pour the sauce mixture over, and toss to coat. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens
- Remove from heat and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately
Notes
For best results, use fresh shrimp and a quality sweet chili sauce. Adjust spice level as desired.
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