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Asian Style Shrimp
Asian Sweet Chili Shrimp (grill or stovetop) - 10 minute prep, 5 minutes to cook! with the most incredible tangy sweet heat sauce!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 13 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 3 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- whisk
- skillet
- saucepan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the Asian Sweet Chili Marinade Ingredients. Measure out 1/4 cup and add this to a large freezer bag along with shrimp (the remaining Marinade will become your Glaze). Marinate ⏱️ 30-60 minutes.
2
STOVETOP DIRECTIONS: Discard Marinade and pat shrimp dry. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add shrimp and cook just until opaque, about ⏱️ 3 minutes. Remove shrimp to a plate.
butter (stovetop version only)1 tablespoon
3
Whisk 1/4 cup water and 2 teaspoons cornstarch to the reserved Marinade/Glaze. Add to saucepan and simmer until thickened. Add shrimp and toss to combine.
cup water1/4cornstarch2 teaspoonsReserved marinade (in directions)
4
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in sriracha for more heat if desired. Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro (optional).
Salt and pepper to tastesesame seedscilantro
5
GRILL DIRECTIONS: Drain and discard marinade. Thread shrimp onto skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak skewers for at least ⏱️ 30 minutes in water).
6
Grease grill and heat to medium high heat. Grill shrimp for ⏱️ 3-5 minutes on each side or until shrimp has become pink and firm being careful to not overcook.
7
Whisk 1/4 cup water and 2 teaspoons cornstarch to the reserved Marinade/Glaze. Add to saucepan and simmer until thickened (you can do this on your grill). Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in Sriracha for more heat if desired.
cup water1/4cornstarch2 teaspoonsReserved marinade (in directions)Salt and pepper to taste
8
Generously brush shrimp with Glaze or use as a dip. Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro optional).
sesame seedscilantro
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