Sweet Chili Pineapple Shrimp Recipe: A Juicy Tropical Escape
Sweet Chili Pineapple Shrimp Recipe combines juicy shrimp and sweet pineapple in a flavorful sweet chili sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's an easy tropical dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
For the Pineapple
- 1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or well-drained canned
For Cooking
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice optional
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, garlic, and grated ginger.
- Add the shrimp and toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 15–30 minutes.
- While the shrimp marinates, cut fresh pineapple into bite-sized chunks or drain canned pineapple thoroughly.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Stir in the pineapple chunks and cook for another 2–3 minutes until warmed through and lightly caramelized.
- Add lime juice and red pepper flakes if desired, then gently toss everything together.
- Serve your Sweet Chili Pineapple Shrimp Recipe immediately over steamed rice, coconut rice, quinoa, or noodles.
Notes
- Substitute tamari for gluten-free soy sauce.
- Brown rice or cauliflower rice both pair wonderfully.
- Add broccoli, zucchini, or bell peppers for a complete one-pan meal.
- Leftover sauce is delicious drizzled over rice or vegetables.