Thai Sweet Chili Grilled Shrimp

Jumbo shrimp charred to perfection in a quick sambal marinade, served with a zippy dipping sauce built from acid, umami, and fat. Big flavor, low effort, and pure chili heat.

Why You'll Love Thai Sweet Chili Grilled Shrimp

Fire-charred and fast. A marinade that hits in 30 minutes. Fermented chili depth with no added sugar. The dipping sauce gives you control-bright, fatty, or both. It's a backyard move with restaurant payoff.

Tips and Tricks

• U12-16 shrimp hold their shape and don't overcook-ideal for high heat.
• Chill the dipping sauce to help it thicken and mellow.
• For extra glaze, reduce leftover marinade gently and brush over shrimp before serving.

Variations

• Creamy-Only Finish: Add Greek yogurt directly into the marinade for richer char.
• Lemongrass Lift: Add 1 teaspoon lemongrass paste to the marinade for brightness.
• Spicy-Sweet Glaze: Whisk in 1 teaspoon maple syrup to the dipping sauce for extra balance.

Substitutions

• If no sambal: Use another fermented chili paste like gochujang or harissa (flavor will shift).
• If avoiding soy: Sub tamari or coconut aminos.
• If no grill: Use a hot cast iron skillet or broiler.

Best served with

• Steamed jasmine rice or vermicelli noodles
• Grilled bok choy or blistered scallions
• Cold lager, natural orange wine, or Thai basil spritz

How to Store Leftovers

• Store grilled shrimp in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
• Reheat briefly in a hot skillet or serve cold over a salad or noodle bowl.
• Dipping sauce can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.

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Thai Sweet Chili Grilled Shrimp

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Jumbo shrimp charred to perfection in a quick sambal marinade, served with a zippy dipping sauce built from acid, umami, and fat. Big flavor, low effort, and pure chili heat.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course: Dinner, Main Course, Seafood

Cuisine: Californian, Southeast Asian

Calories: 890

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients

  

• 1 lb shrimp
• 2 tablespoon Roland Foods Sambal Oelek
• 2 cloves garlic grated
• 1 lime zested and juiced
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon Roland Foods Sambal Oelek
• 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
• Lime wedges
• Chopped cilantro
• Flaky salt

Equipment

• Grill or grill pan
• Chefs knife
• Mixing Bowls
• Microplane or fine grater
• Whisk
• Skewers (optional)

Method

 

Marinate the Shrimp

1. Lightly salt shrimp and refrigerate uncovered for 1-12 hours.
2. In a bowl, combine sambal, garlic, lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, and kosher salt.
3. Toss shrimp in the marinade and chill for 20-30 minutes.

Make the Dipping Sauce

1. In a small bowl, whisk sambal, rice vinegar, honey, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
2. For a creamy version, whisk in mayo or Greek yogurt until fully emulsified.
3. Chill until ready to serve.

Grill the Shrimp

1. Heat grill or grill pan to high.
2. If using skewers, thread shrimp evenly.
3. Grill for 2-3 minutes per side until charred and just cooked through.

Nutrition

Calories: 890kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 94gFat: 51gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gMonounsaturated Fat: 26gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 742mgSodium: 4052mgPotassium: 1339mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 52IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 333mgIron: 4mg

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