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    Home » Ethnic Inspired Recipes

    Published: Sep 14, 2015 · Modified: May 5, 2022 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 12 Comments

    Sweet Chili Shrimp

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    Sweet Chili Shrimp with ginger and cilantro is by far the easiest, fastest, and most flavorful shrimp dish... EVER! You have my word on it!

    Sweet Chili Shrimp with Ginger & Cilantro - www.kudoskitchenbyrenee.com
    Sweet Chili Shrimp with Ginger & Cilantro - www.kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    I found (and ever so slightly tweaked), this recipe from a cookbook I own called "The Chinese Takeout Cookbook" by Diana Kuan. It's "shrimply" the best recipe for homemade Mandarin-style chili shrimp I've ever made, and it only takes 15 minutes from start to dinner. Pun intended. HaHa!

    The sauce for this Sweet Chili Shrimp with Ginger & Cilantro comes together with only four ingredients. It's sweet, spicy, tangy, and with the garnish of fresh cilantro to finish the dish, it also has a mild hint of citrus flavor.

    Sweet Chili Shrimp with Ginger & Cilantro - www.kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    The step-by-step instructions:

    • Place the shrimp, cornstarch, ginger, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and toss to coat thoroughly. 
    • In a small bowl, combine the teriyaki sauce, honey, vinegar, and chili sauce.
    • Heat a large skillet over medium/high heat.
    • Add the oil, shallots, and shrimp.
    • Cook and stir occasionally until the shrimp are pink and opaque (approximately 5-7 minutes).
    • Turn the heat down to medium and add the chili sauce mixture.
    • Cook an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce is heated through.
     

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    Serve the shrimp over brown rice, or quinoa, and serve.
    Sweet Chili Shrimp with Ginger & Cilantro - www.kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    Luckily for me, as I'm sitting down and writing this post, I'm eating some of the leftovers of this dish for lunch. I'm a very happy girl because editing all these photos made me incredibly hungry for this Sweet Chili Shrimp with Ginger & Cilantro again. Sure does beat a peanut butter sandwich any day of the week.

    Sweet Chili Shrimp with Ginger & Cilantro - www.kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

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    Sweet Chili Shrimp on a bed of rice with cilantro and chopsticks on the side.

    Sweet Chili Ginger Shrimp with Cilantro

    Renee Goerger
    Sweet Chili Shrimp with Ginger & Cilantro is by far the easiest, fastest, and most flavorful shrimp dish... EVER! You have my word on it!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Asian Cuisine
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 298 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined (I also removed the tails)
    • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
    • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • 3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
    • ½ cup prepared chili sauce
    • 2 large shallots minced
    • 1 tablespoon canola oil
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
    • brown rice for serving
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    Instructions
     

    • -Place the shrimp, cornstarch, ginger, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and toss to coat thoroughly.
    • -In a small bowl, combine the teriyaki sauce, honey, vinegar and chili sauce.
    • -Heat a large skillet over medium/high heat. Add the oil, shallots, and shrimp. Cook and stir occasionally until the shrimp are pink and opaque (approximately 5-7 minutes). Turn the heat down to medium and add in the chili sauce mixture. Cook an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce is heated through.
    • -Serve the shrimp and sauce over brown rice and garnish with chopped cilantro.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 298kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 33gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 286mgSodium: 2552mgPotassium: 488mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 655IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 141mgIron: 1mg
    Sweet Chili Shrimp with Ginger & Cilantro - www.kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

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    1. Souffle Bombay says

      September 17, 2015 at 9:09 pm

      Shrimp os my #1 favorite food! Shaaaa-rinnnp! This is exactly how I love it too - fabulous recipe. I'd eat every single one and look for more!

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    2. Amanda Tynis says

      September 16, 2015 at 8:32 pm

      Hahaha "shrimply" love it! And i love this take on the classic shrimp and grits!

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    3. Kim Bee says

      September 16, 2015 at 7:11 am

      Oh man, this makes me wish I could eat shellfish. It looks so darn good. I'll have to make it when my sis in law visits. She will love it, and me for making it.

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    4. Aly ~ Cooking in Stilettos says

      September 16, 2015 at 3:25 am

      This looks fantastic Renee! Forget dialing for dinner - I just need to make this delicious creation 🙂 I need to order a Cooking In Stilettos apron from you soon!

      Reply
    5. Back for Seconds says

      September 15, 2015 at 7:44 pm

      This looks really tasty, and what fun towels you made!! Such a talented lady 😉

      Reply
    6. Erin Dee says

      September 15, 2015 at 6:55 pm

      Haha. People need to include more puns in their posts! 😀 And this looks so delicious! Bookmarking for later for when I find some decent shrimp.

      Reply
    7. Ginny McMeans says

      September 15, 2015 at 5:48 pm

      That sauce sounds wonderful! I can just imagine it with a big pile of veggies too. Thasnk!

      Reply
    8. Cookin' Canuck says

      September 15, 2015 at 2:56 pm

      That sweet chili flavor is one of my favorites and it really does go well with shrimp. My family would love this meal!

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    9. Lora CakeDuchess says

      September 15, 2015 at 9:58 am

      Those Asian inspired tea towels are super cute! And this shrimp dish...yes! My kids would be thrilled if I made this tonight. When I take a break from Italian, I make Asian dishes, and this is one to make!

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    10. brenda@sugarfreemom says

      September 15, 2015 at 12:30 am

      I love using shrimp for a quick dinner, cooks so fast and always tasty! Looks great!

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    11. Martha @ A Family Feast says

      September 14, 2015 at 9:21 pm

      This looks so delicious! And I love that this is made with common supermarket ingredients - no need to go to a specialty market!

      Reply

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