Sweet Chili Shrimp Recipe

Sweet Chili Shrimp Recipe - the perfect easy appetizer for game day or a flavourful addition to your favorite salad.

5 from 1 vote

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 20

Author: Heather Painchaud

Servings: 20

1 1/2 pounds jumbo shrimp with tails on (about 20 fresh or frozen and thawed prior)
Salt and coarse black pepper to taste
3-4 Tbsp olive oil
3 Tbsp butter
2 heaping tsp of fresh garlic minced
2 Tbsp seafood broth or meat/veg broth or just warm boiled water
2 medium red chilis thinly sliced with seeds
2 tsp parsley finely chopped
4 Tbsp sweet chili sauce

1. In a large non-stick pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Let shrimp cook for 1 minute per side, until just turning pink. For smaller shrimp, cooking time should be reduced in half. Set aside.
2. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Deglaze the skillet with broth, and add garlic and chilis. Cook for 30 seconds until the garlic is fragrant. Add the chili sauce after that.
3. Return the shrimp and coat it in the sauce. Cook 1-2 minutes.
4. Remove just the shrimp to a serving plate.
5. Continue with the sauce. Add butter, and parsley to the sauce. Adjust seasoning if needed and simmer for a couple of minutes. Pour the sauce over the shrimp and serve immediately.