Lupin Free Coconut Aminos Garlic Shrimp
Garlicky, glossy, and ready in minutes, this shrimp dish delivers serious restaurant energy with a surprisingly short ingredient list. The sauce comes together from coconut aminos, fresh lemon juice, and a hit of ginger, building a savory-sweet glaze that clings to every shrimp without a drop of soy or wheat in sight. Coconut aminos is the quiet hero here — it brings that deep, umami-rich flavor you'd expect from a soy-based sauce, but it's naturally free from the legume-derived additives that can sneak into conventional condiments and marinades. A pinch of turmeric in the initial seasoning gives the shrimp a warm, golden hue before they even hit the pan, and the quick sear over medium-high heat keeps them tender rather than rubbery. The whole thing finishes with fresh parsley and optional lemon wedges, which brighten the richness of the coconut oil base beautifully. Serve it straight from the skillet over rice, cauliflower rice, or alongside whatever vegetable you have on hand — it's the kind of weeknight dinner that looks far more impressive than the effort involved.
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4 servings
- 1 ½ lb large shrimp (21–25 count), peeled and deveined, tails on or off
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the shrimp thoroughly dry with paper towels, then toss in a bowl with the salt and turmeric until evenly coated.
- 2
Heat the coconut oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and the oil moves freely across the pan.
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