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Zesty Delight: Sweet Chili Pineapple Shrimp Sensation

Learn how to make delicious Sweet Chili Pineapple Shrimp. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

Gather these ingredients, and you’re halfway to a delicious meal:

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
  • 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • Cooked rice, for serving

If you don’t have sweet chili sauce on hand, you can mix honey with sriracha as a quick substitute. And if you’re in a pinch, canned pineapple works just as well as fresh.

Instructions

Let’s get cooking! Follow these simple steps:

  1. Start by heating the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Toss in the garlic and ginger, stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  2. Add the shrimp to the skillet, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until they’re pink and opaque, around 3-4 minutes.
  3. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set them aside. In the same pan, add the pineapple chunks, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Allow the sauce to simmer for about 5 minutes, letting the flavors meld together and the sauce thicken slightly.
  5. Return the shrimp to the skillet, tossing to coat them in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, ensuring everything is warmed through.
  6. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve over a bed of rice, soaking up every last drop of that delicious sauce.

One thing I love about this recipe is that it’s adaptable. If your kids aren’t fans of spice, you can easily adjust the heat level by reducing or omitting the red pepper flakes.

  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: International

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