Quick Ginger-Chili Shrimp
This ginger shrimp combines red pepper flakes, ginger, and raw honey creates for a Sweet n' Spicy combo that lends its lemony-citrus and warm earthy notes to a deliciously light meal.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil, avocado oil, or ghee
- 1 large shallot, finely diced
- 4- inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped (about ¼ cup)
- 4 large fresh garlic cloves, pressed
- 1 tsp crushed red chili flakes, or more to taste
- 2 Tbsps raw honey
- 2 lbs raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- sea salt and ground pepper, to taste
- chopped fresh parsley or cilantro leaves
- fresh lemon wedges to serve
Instructions
- Heat your oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the shallot, ginger, and garlic, then cook stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, for 1 minute.
- Add the chili flakes and honey then sauté for 30 seconds longer.
- Stir in your raw shrimp in a single layer, then increase the heat to high.
- Cook your shrimp, stirring frequently, until pink and opaque, just a couple minutes per side.
- Season with sea salt and ground pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley or cilantro leaves and ENJOY!
Nutrition
Calories: 271kcal, Carbohydrates: 14g, Protein: 31g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 286mg, Sodium: 1295mg, Potassium: 334mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 557IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 134mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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