Description
Sweet Chili Pineapple Shrimp is a delightful dish that combines succulent shrimp with the sweetness of pineapple and a kick from chili sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup of fresh pineapple, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1/2 cup of sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Shrimp: Combine the shrimp, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a bowl. Cover and let it marinate in the fridge for 15-30 minutes.
- Prepare the Pineapple: If using fresh pineapple, cut it into bite-sized chunks; if canned, drain it well.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the pineapple chunks to the skillet and stir gently. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the pineapple warms up.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of sweet chili sauce to taste for desired spiciness.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 120mg