Background: I had the most delicious shrimp from a restaurant in Atlanta over the weekend so I tried to re-create it on my own. The result was delicious!

Ingredients:

  • 1 package frozen Red Shrimp from Trader Joes
  • 2 T butter
  • 1 T olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. chili powder
  • dash of red pepper flakes

Sauce:

  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 T soy sauce (I use reduced sodium)
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tsp. chili garlic sauce
  • 1 tsp. siracha
  • 1 whole lime (juiced)

Directions:

  1. Heat oil and butter in skillet on med high heat.  Season shrimp and add to pan in single layer. Cook approx. 2 min. per side until golden brown on outside and pink on the inside. Transfer onto plate.
  2. Meanwhile, whisk the sauce ingredients together and then add to hot skillet and stir about a minute until starts to thicken and then add shrimp back in and stir to coat.

Serving Suggestions:

I love making coconut turmeric rice, but recently found Publix has it premade and just needs to be microwaved for 5 minutes. This is a great shortcut when you need it!

I also sauté black beans (drained and rinsed) and add cotija cheese and fresh cilantro. I also steamed some fresh green beans (al dente) which goes perfectly with this dish.

What a fast and delicious meal!