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Sweet Chili Pineapple Shrimp

Juicy shrimp cooked in a sweet and spicy chili sauce with pineapple chunks for a tropical, flavorful meal ready in 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Asian, Tropical
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned
  • 0.5 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp oil vegetable or sesame
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.25 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey optional
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp green onions chopped
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • Wok or large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Pat shrimp dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sauté shrimp until pink, 1–2 minutes per side.
  3. Remove shrimp and add garlic to pan; cook until fragrant.
  4. Add sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, honey, lime juice, and red pepper flakes; stir well.
  5. Add pineapple and red bell pepper; cook 2–3 minutes.
  6. Add cornstarch slurry and cook until sauce thickens.
  7. Return shrimp to the pan, toss to coat, and cook another minute.
  8. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

Notes

Best served immediately over rice or noodles for maximum flavor.