Description
Sweet Chili Shrimp Skewers are a quick and flavorful appetizer or main dish featuring juicy shrimp marinated in a sweet, tangy, and mildly spicy Thai-inspired sauce, then grilled to perfection.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (0.4 kg) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- Chopped parsley or cilantro for garnish (optional)
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine sweet chili sauce, lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and chili flakes (if using).
- Add the shrimp to the marinade and mix well to coat. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Thread the shrimp onto the soaked wooden skewers.
- Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Grill the shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes on each side or until cooked through and slightly charred.
- Remove from grill and garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro if desired.
- Serve immediately with extra sweet chili sauce if preferred.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- Adjust chili flakes based on your preferred spice level.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or a light salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
