Chili Shrimp

Spice up your next meal with this irresistible Chili Shrimp recipe—an easy-to-make dish that’s bursting with bold flavors and ready in just 25 minutes! Tender shrimp are seasoned and stir-fried to perfection, then glazed in a tangy and slightly sweet sauce made with soy sauce, honey, lime juice, and a kick of red chili flakes. Aromatic garlic and ginger infuse the dish with warmth, while a sprinkle of green onions and sesame seeds adds the perfect finishing touch. This crowd-pleasing dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice or noodles, making it a versatile option for quick weeknight dinners or elegant entertaining. Perfectly balanced between spicy, savory, and sweet, this one-pan recipe is an Asian-inspired delight you’ll crave again and again!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon Ginger (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Red chili flakes
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 2 stalks Green onions (finely chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel. Season the shrimp with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, honey, lime juice, and red chili flakes. Set this sauce aside.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.

Step 4

Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until they turn pink and opaque.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to medium and pour the prepared sauce over the shrimp. Stir well to coat all the shrimp in the sauce.

Step 7

Cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and clings to the shrimp.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the chopped green onions over the shrimp.

Step 9

Transfer the chili shrimp to a serving plate and garnish with sesame seeds if desired.

Step 10

Serve immediately with steamed rice, noodles, or on its own. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(668.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	863.2

Total Fat 29.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.9g
Cholesterol 945mg	0%
Sodium 2898.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 31.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.4g	0%
Total Sugars 19.1g
Protein 125.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 432.9mg	0%
Iron 3.6mg	0%
Potassium 1639.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.9%

Protein: 56.1%

Carbs: 14.0%