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Quick Ginger-Chili Shrimp

Servings: 4

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!