Description
Zesty chili shrimp with asparagus brings bold flavors from Southeast Asian kitchens, combining spicy prawns and tender green stalks. Spice enthusiasts can savor this quick dinner that delivers complex taste sensations you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) raw shrimp, peeled
- ½ cup (120 ml) Thai sweet chili sauce
- ¼ cup (60 ml) soy sauce
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) Sriracha
- 2 tsps (10 ml) sesame oil
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Olive oil
- Green onion, chopped
- Kosher salt
- Fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Rice Preparation: Craft long-grain white rice according to package guidelines, setting aside for serving.
- Marinade Creation: Whisk Thai sweet chili sauce, low-sodium soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, Sriracha, and minced garlic into a harmonious blend in a medium bowl.
- Shrimp Marination: Thoroughly coat peeled and deveined shrimp with the marinade, allowing flavors to meld in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
- Asparagus Roasting: Trim woody ends of asparagus, arrange on a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, and season with kosher salt and black pepper. Roast in a 400°F (204°C) oven for 5-6 minutes until bright green and tender.
- Shrimp Cooking: Spread marinated shrimp on the same baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and bake for 7-9 minutes until pink and translucent.
- Sauce Reduction: Simultaneously simmer remaining marinade in a small saucepan over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Final Assembly: Glaze shrimp with reduced sauce, plate over prepared rice, and garnish with thinly sliced green onions for a vibrant, flavorful finish.
Notes
- Marinate Mindfully: Let shrimp soak in marinade for exactly 15-20 minutes to maximize flavor absorption without breaking down delicate protein texture.
- Temperature Precision: Maintain consistent 400°F oven temperature to ensure even cooking and prevent shrimp from becoming rubbery or overcooked.
- Sauce Safety: Simmer leftover marinade thoroughly to eliminate potential bacterial risks associated with raw seafood contact.
- Asparagus Timing: Watch asparagus closely during initial roasting to achieve bright green color and crisp-tender texture without burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg