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Sweet Chili Pineapple Shrimp

Sweet Chili Pineapple Shrimp: Your New Favorite Quick Dinner!

This Sweet Chili Pineapple Shrimp recipe combines succulent shrimp with juicy pineapple for a quick and flavorful dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp Marinade
  • 1 pound Shrimp wild-caught for best flavor
  • 1/3 cup Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic fresh is best
  • 1 teaspoon Grated Ginger or ground ginger
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or coconut oil
  • 1 cup Pineapple fresh or canned
Optional Enhancements
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice or vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes to taste
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro optional

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Medium Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp with sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Toss to coat and refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes.
  2. While the shrimp is marinating, peel and core the pineapple; cut into bite-sized chunks.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Add the marinated shrimp in a single layer and sauté for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  4. Gently add the pineapple chunks to the skillet and stir for another 2-3 minutes until warmed through.
  5. Remove from heat, serve with lime juice and cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Best served fresh, but can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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