Spicy Shrimp in Chile Sauce
Turn up the heat in your kitchen with this irresistible Spicy Shrimp in Chile Sauce recipe! Succulent shrimp are quickly sautéed to tender perfection, then bathed in a bold, homemade chile sauce infused with layers of flavor from garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and a touch of honey for balance. With a fiery kick from red chili flakes and Sriracha, this dish is perfect for spice lovers. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's an ideal weeknight dinner that pairs beautifully with steamed rice, noodles, or a crisp vegetable stir-fry. Garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, this quick and easy recipe delivers restaurant-quality taste right at home. Perfect for those seeking a zesty, Asian-inspired seafood delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red chili flakes. Sauté for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, sriracha sauce, lime juice, and cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create the sauce mixture.
Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Toss to coat the shrimp evenly in the chile sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes to heat through.
Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Serve the spicy shrimp over steamed rice, noodles, or alongside a fresh vegetable stir-fry.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
211 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.6 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 214 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 466 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.5 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.9 g | ||
| Protein | 28.4 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 99 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 378 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
