This Glossy Sweet Chili Garlic Shrimp is a quick and flavorful seafood recipe featuring juicy shrimp coated in a sticky sweet chili garlic glaze with a touch of soy sauce and fresh lime. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy one-pan shrimp dinner is perfect for busy weeknights and pairs beautifully with steamed rice, noodles, or fresh vegetables.
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp fresh lime juice
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt, to taste (optional)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Shrimp
Pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels to help them develop a beautiful golden sear. Lightly season with salt if desired.
2. Sear the Shrimp
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink, lightly caramelized, and just cooked through. Transfer the shrimp to a plate.
3. Sauté the Garlic
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly until fragrant without letting it brown.
4. Make the Sweet Chili Glaze
Add the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, fresh lime juice, and crushed red pepper flakes, if using. Simmer for 1–2 minutes until the sauce becomes glossy and slightly thickened.
5. Coat and Serve
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and gently toss until each shrimp is evenly coated in the sticky garlic chili glaze. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately over steamed rice, noodles, or your favorite vegetables.
⏱️ Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 4
🥗 Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: Approximately 320 kcal
- Protein: 28g
