Best 7 Caramelized Chili Shrimp Recipes

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**Caramelized Chili Shrimp: A Symphony of Sweet, Savory, and Spicy Flavors**

**Caramelized Chili Shrimp** is a tantalizing dish that marries the sweetness of caramelized sugar with the savory and spicy notes of chili peppers. This delectable appetizer or main course features succulent shrimp coated in a luscious glaze made from brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a hint of chili flakes. The shrimp are then pan-fried until caramelized, resulting in a delightful interplay of textures and flavors.

**Additional Recipes Included:**

* **Caramelized Chili Shrimp with Coconut Rice:** This variation adds a tropical twist to the classic dish. The shrimp are served over fluffy coconut rice, which absorbs the caramelized chili sauce and adds an extra layer of richness and flavor.

* **Caramelized Chili Shrimp Tacos:** These tacos are a fun and handheld way to enjoy caramelized chili shrimp. The shrimp are nestled in crispy taco shells and topped with fresh cabbage, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.

* **Caramelized Chili Shrimp Stir-Fry:** This quick and easy stir-fry is perfect for a weeknight meal. The shrimp are stir-fried with bell peppers, onions, and a flavorful caramelized chili sauce. Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CARAMELIZED CHILI SHRIMP



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Make and share this Caramelized Chili Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup water
6 ounces rice noodles
1 lb broccoli floret
1 green onion, chopped fine
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, sliced thin
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, packed

Steps:

  • In a skillet, heat water to boiling over high heat; add noodles and cook until tender, 1 or 2 minutes.
  • Remove 3 minules, with tongs, to a colander; rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
  • Once the water returns to a boil, add broccoli and cook until tender crisp, about 3 minutes.
  • Drain broccoli and toss with green onions and 1/4 teaspoons salt; set aside.
  • Wipe out skillet, add 1 tablespoon water and 3 tablespoons sugar over medium high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar, about 3 to 4 minutes (will turn an amber color).
  • Stir in oil, garlic, red pepper flakes; cook 10 seconds.
  • Stir in the fish sauce and shrimp; cook until shrimp is opaque, 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Remove from heat and stir in cilantro and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Divide noodles and broccoli among serving plates; spoon shrimp and sauce over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.9, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 220.9, Sodium 711.9, Carbohydrate 52, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 9.7, Protein 29

SZECHWAN SHRIMP (CHILI SHRIMP)



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I found this on a website and tweaked it, after having this in several restaraunts while living overseas. I cannot find it anyplace stateside so this is the best interpretation of Chili shrimp I could find.

Provided by Jessica K

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ginger, grated
1 teaspoon dried red chili pepper (or chili flakes)
3 scallions, minced
3 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons sherry wine
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons chili sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch, mixed with
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • In wok or skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil until hot. Saute Shrimp, garlic, ginger, scallions and chile. Cook a few minutes.
  • Add sherry, ketchup, chili sauce, and cornstarch mixture and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until shrimp are done. Serve with rice.
  • Sometimes I dust the shrimp with flour before putting them in the oil, to make it like Chen's on iron chef! Enjoy!

SPEEDY SHRIMP FLATBREADS



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My husband and I are hooked on flatbread pizzas, especially this shrimp flatbread pizza recipe. I make at least one a week just to have something tasty around as a snack. This one came together easily because I had all the ingredients on hand. -Cheryl Woodson, Liberty, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 naan flatbreads or whole pita breads
1 package (5.2 ounces) garlic-herb spreadable cheese
1/2 pound peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (31-40 per pound)
1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
Lemon wedges, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Place flatbreads on a baking sheet. Spread with cheese; top with shrimp and tomatoes. Bake until heated through, 4-6 minutes. Sprinkle with basil. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 634 calories, Fat 41g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 263mg cholesterol, Sodium 1163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

CARAMELIZED GARLIC SHRIMP (TOM RIM MAN)



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I found this on the terrific site Seasalt with food, adapted from the book Pleasures Of The Vietnamese Table by Mai Pham

Provided by MarraMamba

Categories     Vietnamese

Time 25m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 lb raw medium shrimp, unpeeled but cleaned
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 shallot, chopped
4 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
5 sprigs cilantro, cut into 2 inch lengths

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a skillet over moderate heat. Add the shrimp and sugar and stir for 1 minute. Add the garlic and shallot, stir 1 minute, and add the water, fish sauce and salt.
  • Reduce the heat and cook until the shrimp are done and the pan is almost dry, about 1 minute or so. Transfer to a plate, garnish with the cilantro and serve immediately.

CARAMELIZED CHILI SHRIMP



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This is a spicy shrimp and broccoli dish served over noodles.

Provided by Lucy Selvaggio-Diaz

Categories     Seafood

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 oz rice noodles
1 lb broccoli florets
1 green onion, finely chopped
salt
freshly ground black pepper
3 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp water
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
3 clove garlic, sliced thin
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 Tbsp fish sauce
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 c cilantro, packed

Steps:

  • 1. In a large skillet, heat four cups of water to boiling. Add the noodles and cook until tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Use tongs to remove them and place in a colander. Rinse with cool water.
  • 2. Once the water returns to a boil, add the broccoli and cook until tender crisp, 3 minutes. Pour into another colander, toss with green onions and season with salt and pepper.
  • 3. To the skillet, add 1 tablespoon water and sugar. Heat over medium high heat to dissolve the sugar. It will be an amber color. Stir in oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Stir. Add fish sauce and shrimp, stirring 2 to 3 minutes until the shrimp is opaque.
  • 4. Remove from heat, stir in cilantro and season with pepper. Divide the noodles and broccoli among serving plates. Spoon shrimp and sauce over top.

CHILI SHRIMP



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Make and share this Chili Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Vietnamese

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 inches piece ginger, peeled
3 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly crushed
2 shallots, peeled and roughly chopped
4 small fresh chili peppers, seeded and stemmed (or dried red chili flakes to taste)
3 tablespoons grapeseed oil or 3 tablespoons other neutral oil
2 tablespoons tomato paste or 1 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons nam pla (Thai fish sauce)
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 lb peeled shrimp

Steps:

  • Mince ginger, garlic, shallots and chilies in food processor.
  • Put oil in wok or large skillet and turn heat to medium-high; a minute later, add minced spices and cook, stirring constantly, for about 30 seconds.
  • Stir in tomato paste, lime juice, nam pla, soy sauce, sugar and 2 tablespoons water. Add shrimp and coat with sauce. Cook just until sauce is bubbling and shrimp turns pink, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve over rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.1, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 220.9, Sodium 1185.3, Carbohydrate 12.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 7, Protein 26.1

CRUNCHY CHILI LIME SHRIMP



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Easy, quick and family friendly, this chili lime shrimp recipe is dairy free and comes together in about 30 minutes. The secret is the bright, flavor-packed sauce. Serve over greens, store-bought slaw or cauliflower rice. -Julie Peterson Crofton, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground ancho chile pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium lime
1 cup crushed tortilla chips
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
Optional: Additional lime wedges and cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place the first 7 ingredients in a greased 15x10x1-in. pan. Finely grate zest from lime. Cut lime crosswise in half; squeeze juice. Add zest and juice to shrimp mixture; toss to coat., In a small bowl, combine crushed chips, cilantro and oil; sprinkle over shrimp mixture. Bake until shrimp turn pink, 12-15 minutes. Top with tomatoes and avocado. If desired, serve with additional lime wedges and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 315mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality shrimp: This will ensure that your shrimp are plump, juicy, and flavorful.
  • Marinate the shrimp in a flavorful mixture: This will help to infuse the shrimp with flavor and keep them moist during cooking.
  • Cook the shrimp over high heat: This will help to caramelize the sugars in the shrimp and give them a delicious crispy texture.
  • Do not overcook the shrimp: Overcooked shrimp will be tough and rubbery. Cook them just until they are opaque and pink in the center.
  • Serve the shrimp immediately: Caramelized chili shrimp are best served hot off the grill or stovetop.

Conclusion:

Caramelized chili shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet, spicy, and savory flavors, this dish is sure to please everyone at your table. This dish is also a great source of protein and healthy fats, making it a nutritious meal option. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give caramelized chili shrimp a try!

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