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Easy Sweet Chili Pineapple Shrimp in a white ceramic dish, coated in glossy sauce with golden roasted edges and fresh herbs

Easy Sweet Chili Pineapple Shrimp

A quick and flavorful dish featuring succulent shrimp tossed in a tangy sweet chili sauce with juicy pineapple chunks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Fusion
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned
  • 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • Cooked rice or noodles for serving

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add pineapple chunks and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly caramelized.
  4. Return the shrimp to the skillet and pour the sauce over the shrimp and pineapple. Stir to coat evenly and cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
  5. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately over rice or noodles.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add extra red pepper flakes. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.