Mediterranean Diet Friendly Gluten Free Honey Garlic Shrimp
Total time35 min
Prep time10 min
Cook time10 min
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4 servings
For the shrimp
- 1 ½ lb large shrimp (21–25 count), peeled and deveined, tails on or off
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp tamari
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Chef's tipFor thickening, use about 1 1/3 times as much tapioca starch, stirred into a spoonful of cold water first; take the pan off the heat soon after it thickens. - ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
For cooking
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Chef's tipUse a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with the salt and black pepper. Set aside.
- 2
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, tamari, minced garlic, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes, if using, until the cornstarch is fully dissolved. Set the sauce aside.
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