Honey Garlic Shrimp

Honey Garlic Shrimp - Living with Ivey

Description

These are great on a salad, over cauliflower rice, or all on their own. Rich in protein for healthy muscles and bones, selenium for healthy immune system iodine for healthy metabolism and omega-3s for hearth health (and just about everything else, shrimp are a perfect low calorie protein. Although shrimp is considered high in cholesterol, it’s low in saturated fat, the real factor for high cholesterol.

Ingredients

  • lb colossal or jumbo shrimp (typically 12-15 shrimp)
  • tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • Whisk together:
  • cup coconut aminos
  • tbsp lemon juice (half a lemon)
  • tsp honey
  • minced garlic cloves

Instructions

  • Clean and devein shrimp
  • Pat dry thoroughly with paper towel and lightly salt and pepper them 
  • Heat 2 tbs of olive oil in a cast iron pan over high-medium heat
  • Cool shrimp on one side for 3 minutes
  • Flip shrimp and add sauce
  • Cook for 3 additional minutes 
  • Transfer to a plate
  • Garnish with lemon wedges, cilantro (optional) 

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