Best 8 Sweet And Spicy Shrimps Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary adventure with our tantalizing Sweet and Spicy Shrimps, a dish that masterfully blends sweet and savory flavors to create an unforgettable taste experience. Prepared with succulent shrimp, this recipe offers a harmonious balance of heat and sweetness, making it an ideal appetizer, main course, or party snack. This article presents not only one but three enticing variations of the Sweet and Spicy Shrimp recipe, each offering a unique twist on the classic dish.

1. **Classic Sweet and Spicy Shrimp:**

This traditional version captures the essence of the dish with a delectable combination of sweet and spicy sauce coating succulent shrimp.

2. **Honey Garlic Sweet and Spicy Shrimp:**

For those seeking a touch of extra sweetness, this variation incorporates rich honey and aromatic garlic to enhance the flavor profile.

3. **Thai Sweet and Spicy Shrimp:**

Inspired by Thai cuisine, this recipe adds a touch of exoticism with the use of aromatic lemongrass and fiery Thai chilies.

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these exceptional Sweet and Spicy Shrimp recipes, sure to become favorites in your kitchen.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET AND SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP RECIPE



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This sweet and spicy grilled shrimp recipe combines irresistible flavors that work together perfectly.

Provided by Hayley MacLean,Tasting Table Staff

Categories     main course

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

⅓ cup chili garlic sauce
⅓ cup honey
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  • In a large bowl, combine the chili garlic sauce, honey, salt, and pepper. Reserve about ¼ of the mixture to brush onto the shrimp after cooking. Add the shrimp to the remaining marinade and toss to coat evenly.
  • Place the shrimp on the hot grill. Skewers or a grill basket may also be used for ease of cooking.
  • Cook the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until opaque and cooked through.
  • Remove the shrimp from the grill and brush with the reserved marinade (that has not touched raw shrimp). Garnish with fresh cilantro.
  • Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g carbohydrates, Cholesterol 191 mg cholesterol, Fat 2 g fat, Fiber 0 g fiber, Protein 22 g protein, SaturatedFat 0 g saturated fat, ServingSize 0 g, Sodium 860 mg, Sugar 31 g, TransFat 0 g

SWEET AND SPICY THAI SHRIMP STIR FRY



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Thanks to the Thai Sweet & Spicy Chili Cooking Sauce this simple shrimp stir fry doesn't require a laundry list of ingredients.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons peanut oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
One 2-inch piece ginger, chopped
12 ounces large peeled and deveined shrimp, tails removed
1 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips
1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips
1/2 cup Food Network Kitchen™ Inspirations Thai Style Sweet & Spicy Chili Cooking Sauce
Kosher salt
Juice from half a lime
1/2 cup torn basil and/or mint leaves
2 cups cooked, warm jasmine rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over high heat. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the shrimp and stir fry until pink but still translucent in the middle, about 2 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to a medium bowl with a slotted spoon. Add the onions and peppers to the skillet and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Return the shrimp to the skillet along with the Thai Style Sweet & Spicy Chili Cooking Sauce. Cook, stirring, until the sauce glazes the shrimp, about 1 minute. Remove the skillet from the heat, season with salt, add the lime juice and sprinkle with the herbs. Serve with rice.

SWEET AND SPICY SHRIMP



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This tasty shrimp appetizer is on your table in 10 minutes!

Provided by Lisa Grant

Categories     Appetizer

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 Tablespoon olive oil
2 Tablespoons salted butter
1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 1/2 Tablespoons Sriracha
2 Tablespoons honey
1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 Tablespoon ketchup
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
chopped green onions or cilantro for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil and butter on medium heat in a cast iron pan. Add shrimp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until they start to turn pink.
  • In a small bowl, add Sriracha, honey, vinegar, ketchup, onion powder and paprika. Mix well then add to the pan. Stir the shrimp and sauce well and cook for another minute or until shrimp are fully cooked. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and keep warm in a bowl.
  • Continue to cook sauce for another 5 minutes or until it starts to thicken. Pour sauce over shrimp.
  • Garnish with green onion or cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 300 mg, Sodium 1095 mg, Sugar 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SWEET AND SPICY SHRIMP



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Tender shrimp, colorful veggies and steaming rice are served Asian style!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
3/4 pound uncooked peeled deveined large shrimp, thawed if frozen
Hot cooked rice, if desired

Steps:

  • Stir together soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, crushed red pepper and cornstarch until cornstarch is dissolved; set aside.
  • Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry onion, bell pepper and carrot in oil 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Stir in soy sauce mixture and shrimp. Stir-fry 3 to 5 minutes, until shrimp are pink and firm and sauce is thickened. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1060 mg

SWEET AND SPICY SHRIMP RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: Great Value™ Frozen Raw Large Peeled and Deveined Tail-Off Shrimp, cornstarch, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, lime juice, mango juice, vegetable oil, fresh ginger, red fresno chile, scallions, asparagus, snow pea, water, fresh thai basil, rice, red fresno chile, roasted cashew,

Provided by Walmart

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 lb Great Value™ Frozen Raw Large Peeled and Deveined Tail-Off Shrimp, defrosted, peeled, and deveined
2 teaspoons cornstarch
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon lime juice
¼ cup mango juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced into matchsticks
1 red fresno chile, stemmed, seeded, and diced
6 scallions, cut into 1-inch (2.54 cm) pieces on the diagonal
1 ½ cups asparagus, cut into 1-inch (2.54 cm) pieces on the diagonal
1 cup snow pea
2 tablespoons water
1 cup fresh thai basil
rice, cooked
1 red fresno chile, thinly sliced
½ cup roasted cashew, chopped
null, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss the Great Value™ Frozen Raw Large Peeled and Deveined Tail-Off Shrimp with the cornstarch, red pepper flakes, salt, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce until evenly coated.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, the rice vinegar, honey, lime juice, and mango juice until well combined.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or nonstick skillet over high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the ginger, diced Fresno chile, and scallions, and cook, stirring frequently, until the scallions are starting to brown, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the asparagus, snow peas, and water, and cook, stirring frequently, until the water has evaporated and vegetables are bright green and tender-crisp, about 4 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to a large bowl and set aside.
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the pan. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook without disturbing for about 1 minute, or until golden brown on the underside, then toss and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until cooked through and opaque.
  • Add the soy-mango sauce and cook for 1 minute, until the sauce is starting to bubble and thicken. Add the cooked vegetables and basil, and toss in the pan for another 30 seconds, until the sauce is thick and the vegetables are coated.
  • Serve the shrimp over rice and top with sliced Fresno chile, chopped cashews, and a drizzle of sriracha, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

SWEET AND SPICY SHRIMP TACOS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Finely grated zest from 2 limes
1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp peeled, deveined and tails removed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cups sour cream or Mexican crema
1/4 head cabbage, cored and shredded ( about 4 cups)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 corn tortillas
Fresh cilantro leaves, for serving
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • 1. Blend the light brown sugar, chili, cumin, paprika, and lime zest together in a medium bowl. Add all but 2 teaspoons of the spice mixture to a resealable plastic bag. Add the shrimp and the olive oil to the bag. Seal the bag and then turn over a couple times to coat the shrimp evenly. Set aside to marinate for 15 minutes.
  • 2. Meanwhile, combine the sour cream with the reserved spice blend. Stir in the cabbage and season with salt and pepper.
  • 3. Preheat a grill or grill pan to high. Toast the tortillas about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a plate and wrap with foil to keep warm.
  • 4. Remove the shrimp from the marinade and season with salt. Grill the shrimp turning once, until nicely browned and just cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Tuck the shrimp into the warm tortillas with the cabbage, cilantro leaves, and squeeze lime juice over top. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578, Fat 22 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 269 milligrams, Sodium 549 milligrams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 41 grams

SPICY-SWEET GLAZED SHRIMP



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Chili sauce and honey are all you need to build major flavor in this shrimp recipe. The glaze caramelizes on the grill for even more complexity. Feel free to try it with bone-in chicken pieces or beef kebabs, too.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Vegetable oil, for grill
2 tablespoons spicy chili sauce, such as Sriracha
1/3 cup honey
2 pounds extra-jumbo shrimp (about 32 total), peeled and deveined (tails left on)
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a grill or grill pan to high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. Stir together chili sauce and honey. Assemble kebabs (using 2 long skewers for each, threading 1 skewer through head end of shrimp and 1 through tail end); season with salt and pepper.
  • Grill until shrimp begin to turn opaque, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip, brush liberally with glaze, and cook until opaque throughout, 3 to 4 minutes. Brush with more glaze and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 g, Fat 3 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 1 g

SWEET AND SPICY GARLIC SHRIMP



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Make and share this Sweet and Spicy Garlic Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Brookelynne26

Categories     Asian

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 lb large peeled deveined shrimp, tails intact
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup yellow onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
6 dried red chilies

Steps:

  • Place shrimp in a medium bowl and sprinkle with cornstarch and salt. Toss the shrimp and let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile prepare the sauce. Stir the soy sauce, ketchup, honey, and chili garlic sauce together in a small bowl.
  • Heat a wok over high heat. Add the oil and swirl to coat the sides of the wok. add shrimp and stir-fry until pink, about 2 minutes. Add the onion, garlic and chiles and cook about 30 seconds. Add the sauce and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 30 seconds. Serve.

Tips:

  • Choose the right shrimp. Use large, fresh shrimp for the best results. Peeled and deveined shrimp are the easiest to use, but you can also buy shrimp with the shell on and devein them yourself.
  • Make sure the shrimp is cooked through. Shrimp should be cooked until it is pink and opaque all the way through. You can check this by cutting a shrimp in half.
  • Don't overcook the shrimp. Overcooked shrimp will be tough and chewy. If you are not sure if the shrimp is cooked through, it is better to err on the side of caution and cook it for a little less time.
  • Use a flavorful marinade. The marinade will help to add flavor to the shrimp. You can use a variety of different marinades, depending on your preference. Some popular options include olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs.
  • Cook the shrimp over high heat. This will help to sear the shrimp and give it a nice caramelized flavor. You can cook the shrimp in a skillet, on a grill, or in a baking dish.
  • Serve the shrimp immediately. Shrimp is best served hot and fresh. You can serve it with a variety of different sides, such as rice, vegetables, or pasta.

Conclusion:

Sweet and spicy shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. You can serve it as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. With its sweet and slightly spicy flavor, this dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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