Description
This quick and easy stir-fry features juicy shrimp and crisp asparagus tossed in a sweet and spicy chili sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s the perfect weeknight dinner—fresh, light, and full of flavor. You can stir-fry or bake it, and it’s easy to customize with your favorite veggies or proteins.
Ingredients
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1 lb (450g) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
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2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
Optional Add-ins:
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½ red bell pepper, sliced
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Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
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Sesame seeds (for garnish)
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Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
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Prep everything: Trim the asparagus, peel the shrimp, and mix the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
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Heat oil: In a large skillet or wok, heat olive oil over medium heat.
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Cook garlic: Add minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
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Add shrimp: Cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes until pink. Flip once.
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Add asparagus: Stir in the asparagus. Cook for another 2–3 minutes.
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Add sauce: Pour in the sauce. Stir to coat everything. Let it bubble for 1 minute.
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Finish and serve: Remove from heat. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, or lime wedges if using. Serve hot.
Notes
For a milder version, mix sweet chili sauce with a little honey.
Want it spicier? Add red pepper flakes or sriracha.
Works well with tofu or chicken instead of shrimp.
Great with jasmine rice, brown rice, or quinoa.
- Prep Time: H10M
- Cook Time: H10M
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired