Sweet & Spicy Lime Shrimp
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This is such a simple and quick recipe, yet so flavorful, that you have to put it on your recipe list and try it ASAP.
The secret of this recipe is in the marinade. All you have to do is put the necessary ingredients in a vacuum bag, and marinate the shrimp for about 20 minutes before baking.
For the marinade, you need sesame oil, organic raw honey, garlic paste, red chili sauce, and some fresh lime.
Rinse the shrimp with cold water, drain and mix with the other ingredients in a bag, and leave it in the fridge for about 20 minutes.
During this time, you can prepare the shrimp side dish. It can be brown rice, wholemeal pasta, grilled or steamed vegetables, fresh salad and vegetables, or something else of your choice. You can also put these grilled shrimp in tacos, and you have a great and quick dinner for your guests.
There are many choices, and the first time you prepare shrimp this way, you will know what goes best with them, according to your taste.
When you have marinated the shrimp, put them in a non-stick skillet and cook them for about 20 minutes or until pink. serve them while hot with brown rice, or some other side dish. pour over them the juice in which they were cooked, and remain in the pan. And don’t forget the fresh cilantro and lime!
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Sweet & Spicy Lime Shrimp
Ingredients
Ingredients 2 – 3 servings:
- 3/4 lb raw jumbo shrimp
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp organic raw honey
- 1 tbsp garlic paste
- 1 tbsp red chili sauce
- juice from 1/2 lime
Steps
Step 1
In a bag, mix shrimp, sesame oil, honey, garlic, red chili sauce, fresh lime juice.
Step 2
Marinate for at least 20 minutes, then cook in a nonstick skillet.
Approximate macros for 1 of 2 servings:
Sweet & Spicy Lime Shrimp
Kevin Curry
INGREDIENTS
Ingredients 2 – 3 servings:
- 3/4 lb raw jumbo shrimp
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp organic raw honey
- 1 tbsp garlic paste
- 1 tbsp red chili sauce
- juice from 1/2 lime
INSTRUCTIONS
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In a bag, mix shrimp, sesame oil, honey, garlic, red chili sauce, fresh lime juice.
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Marinate for at least 20 minutes, then cook in a nonstick skillet.
Nutrition per serving
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