Description
These Traeger Sweet Chili Shrimp are smoky, spicy, and slightly sweet with a perfect balance of flavors. Grilled on a Traeger pellet smoker, the shrimp soak up that delicious wood-fired taste while being coated in a sticky Thai-style sweet chili sauce. This dish makes an amazing appetizer, taco filling, or main dish over rice.
Ingredients
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For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
For the Sweet Chili Sauce:
- 1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp sriracha (optional, for extra heat)
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp grated ginger
For Garnish:
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- Lime wedges
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Shrimp
- Preheat your Traeger grill to 375°F and use a mild wood pellet like cherry, apple, or hickory.
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Step 2: Smoke & Grill the Shrimp
- Place shrimp directly on the grill grates or use a grill pan.
- Smoke the shrimp for 5-7 minutes, flipping once, until they turn pink and opaque.
Step 3: Make the Sweet Chili Glaze
- While the shrimp are grilling, whisk together sweet chili sauce, honey, soy sauce, lime juice, sriracha, garlic, and ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
Step 4: Glaze & Serve
- Brush the cooked shrimp with the sweet chili sauce, then grill for another 2 minutes to caramelize the glaze.
- Remove from the grill, garnish with cilantro, sesame seeds, and lime wedges, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra smoky flavor, let the shrimp sit in the Traeger for 10 minutes before increasing the heat to 375°F.
- Great for tacos, rice bowls, or skewers.
- Swap out the honey for maple syrup for a different sweetness.