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Sweet Chili Shrimp with Asparagus Recipe

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Sweet Chili Shrimp with Asparagus is a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring succulent shrimp marinated in a zesty Thai sweet chili sauce blend, then oven-baked alongside tender asparagus. Finished with a luscious reduced sauce and garnished with fresh green onions, it’s a quick and healthy meal perfect for serving over rice.

Ingredients

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Shrimp and Marinade

  • 1 pound peeled, raw shrimp
  • 1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Sriracha
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Vegetables

  • 1 bunch asparagus
  • Olive oil, for drizzling
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Garnish

  • Green onion, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare Rice (Optional): If you plan to serve the shrimp and asparagus over rice, begin by cooking the rice according to package instructions so it will be ready when the main dish finishes.
  2. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to fully preheat while you prepare the other ingredients.
  3. Make the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together the Thai sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, Sriracha, and minced garlic until well combined.
  4. Marinate Shrimp: Pour the sauce over the peeled shrimp, tossing to coat evenly. Refrigerate until you’re ready to cook.
  5. Prepare Asparagus: Rinse the asparagus and trim off the woody ends. Place the asparagus on one half of a large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, and toss to coat evenly.
  6. Bake Asparagus: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the asparagus for 5 minutes, then remove it from the oven.
  7. Add Shrimp to Baking Sheet: Drizzle about a tablespoon of olive oil on the empty side of the baking sheet. Using tongs, carefully add the marinated shrimp to this area, leaving excess marinade in the bowl to prevent overcrowding.
  8. Bake Shrimp and Asparagus: Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
  9. Reduce Marinade Sauce: While the shrimp cooks, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan. Bring it to a simmer over medium heat and reduce it until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, intensifying the flavors.
  10. Toss and Serve: Remove the shrimp and asparagus from the oven. Toss the shrimp in the reduced sauce to coat. Serve everything immediately over cooked rice, garnished with chopped green onions for a fresh finish.

Notes

  • The level of spiciness can be adjusted by varying the amount of Sriracha to suit your taste preference.
  • Ensure shrimp are peeled and deveined for the best texture and eating experience.
  • Use a rimmed baking sheet to keep everything contained and make mixing ingredients easier.
  • Trimming the woody ends of asparagus ensures tender bites.
  • Leftover sauce can be saved and used as a dipping sauce for spring rolls or other seafood dishes.

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