30-Minute Spicy Guava-Glazed Shrimp Stir Fry
Looking for a vibrant, quick dish that transports you to the tropics? Look no further than this 30-Minute Spicy Guava-Glazed Shrimp Stir Fry! This dish is a delightful blend of sweet guava and spicy chili flakes, creating a unique glaze that enhances succulent shrimp and colorful veggies. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests with minimal effort. Not only is it family-friendly, but it also offers endless variations to suit your taste preferences. So grab your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a tropical feast right at home!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 oz guava paste
- 1 cup bell peppers (red and yellow), chopped
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the bell peppers and dicing the onion.
- In a bowl, whisk together guava paste, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and chili flakes until smooth.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onions and bell peppers for about three minutes until tender-crisp.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about three to four minutes.
- Pour the guava sauce over the shrimp and vegetables; stir gently to combine and heat through for one minute.
- Serve hot with lime wedges or cilantro as garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 165mg