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Wild West Shrimp on a plate

Wild West Shrimp

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Whisk chili sauce, honey, sriracha, lime juice, garlic, and cayenne in a medium bowl until combined; set aside.
  2. Pat shrimp completely dry with paper towels for proper searing.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
  4. Add shrimp in single layer; cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through.
  5. Pour sauce over shrimp; toss to coat evenly. Cook another 1-2 minutes until sauce is heated through and slightly thickened.
  6. Arrange lettuce on platter; top with shrimp.
  7. Garnish with cilantro; serve immediately with lime wedges alongside.