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Easy Shrimp +Tomato + Basil Stir Fry

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 cups ripe cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves about 1 bunch
  • 1 Tbsp olive or avocado oil

For the marinade/stir fry sauce:

  • 1/4 cup raw honey
  • 2 Tbsps favorite hot sauce
  • 2 Tbsps coconut aminos Bragg's liquid aminos, or low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • a pinch of sea salt to taste

Instructions

  • In a medium sized bowl or jar whisk all marinade/stir-fry sauce ingredients together.
  • Reserve half of this sauce in a small container for later use.
  • Place the shrimp in a bowl with half of your marinade and toss gently to coat well.
  • Refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat.
  • Drain shrimp and discard that part of the marinade. Add your shrimp to the hot pan, and cook, turning once, until pink and nicely charred, about 1-2 minutes on each side.
  • Remove from pan, and set shrimp aside.
  • Add in the tomatoes and stir until they just begin to burst, 2-3 minutes.
  • Return shrimp to the pan, together with basil leaves and pour in the remaining, untouched sauce.
  • Toss everything gently until basil is wilted.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!