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Glossy Sweet Chili Garlic Shrimp

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb medium shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt to taste, optional
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced, for garnish
  • Sesame seeds optional, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Dry the Shrimp: Pat the shrimp very dry with paper towels so they sear instead of steam. Season lightly with salt if desired.
  2. Sear Until Pink: Heat the vegetable oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until pink, lightly caramelized, and just opaque. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Wake the Garlic: Reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic to the same skillet. Stir briefly until fragrant, keeping it pale and aromatic.
  4. Reduce the Glaze: Stir in the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Let the mixture simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, until glossy and slightly thickened.
  5. Coat and Finish: Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss gently until every piece is coated in the sweet chili garlic sauce.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Serve immediately with green onions and sesame seeds if using.