Marina Kotova - Certified Functional Health Practitioner Serving DMV: District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, & Surrounding Areas
Time
Time : 1 hr
Description
Shrimp is a great protein to add to your diet. Shrimp is rich in selenium, omega-3 fatty acids and B12. It also contains antioxidants like astaxanthin, which reduces inflammation and oxidative damage. This recipe is a quick and delicious way to get in all the nutritious benefits enjoy over brown rice and vegetables.
Directions
Step 1
Whisk the honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger (if using) together in a medium bowl. You will use half for the marinade in step 2 and half for cooking the shrimp in step 3.
Step 2
Place shrimp in a large sealable container or zipped-top bag. Pour 1/2 of the marinade/sauce mixture on top, give it all a shake or stir, then allow shrimp to marinate in the refrigerator for no less than 30 minutes or for up to 8-12 hours. Cover and refrigerate the rest of the marinade for step 3.
Step 3
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place shrimp in the skillet. (Discard used marinade.) Cook shrimp on one side until pink, about 45 seconds, then flip shrimp over. Pour in remaining marinade/sauce and cook it all until shrimp is cooked through, about 1-2 more minutes.
Step 4
Serve shrimp with cooked marinade sauce and a garnish of green onion. The sauce is excellent on brown rice and steamed vegetables on the side.
Ingredients
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce (we usually use reduced sodium)
3 garlic cloves, minced (or 2 Tablespoon jarred minced garlic)
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 lb medium uncooked shrimp, peeled & deveined
2 teaspoons olive oil for garnish: chopped green onion