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Cooking for a Cause: Honey Lime Cilantro Shrimp

Did you know that shrimp is loaded with vitamins and minerals such as zinc, magnesium, and much more? Enjoy the weather and family outings this summer with a nutrient dense seafood recipe that will have everyone’s mouths watering. It’s quick, easy, and light on the stomach, perfect for the summertime. Happy cooking!

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 tablespoons and 1 tablespoon olive oil (divided)
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons of honey
  • 1 freshly juiced lime
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 pound medium shrimp
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 sliced scallions

INSTRUCTIONS

  • In a small sauce pan, combine 1 tbs olive oil, garlic, lime, honey, black pepper, chili powder, and red pepper flakes.
  • Let sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes or until garlic begins to brown.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 tbs olive oil in skillet, add shrimp in single layer, and cook for about 1 minute on each side.
  • Add sauce and cilantro to shrimp skillet and mix.
  • Garnish with 2 sliced scallions.
  • Serve with rice and your choice of vegetables.
  • Enjoy!
  • In a small sauce pan, combine 1 tbs olive oil, garlic, lime, honey, black pepper, chili powder, and red pepper flakes.
  • Let sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes or until garlic begins to brown.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 tbs olive oil in skillet, add shrimp in single layer, and cook for about 1 minute on each side.
  • Add sauce and cilantro to shrimp skillet and mix.
  • Garnish with 2 sliced scallions.
  • Serve with rice and your choice of vegetables.
  • Enjoy!
  • In a small sauce pan, combine 1 tbs olive oil, garlic, lime, honey, black pepper, chili powder, and red pepper flakes.
  • Let sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes or until garlic begins to brown.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 tbs olive oil in skillet, add shrimp in single layer, and cook for about 1 minute on each side.
  • Add sauce and cilantro to shrimp skillet and mix.
  • Garnish with 2 sliced scallions.
  • Serve with rice and your choice of vegetables.
  • Enjoy!
  • In a small sauce pan, combine 1 tbs olive oil, garlic, lime, honey, black pepper, chili powder, and red pepper flakes.
  • Let sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes or until garlic begins to brown.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 tbs olive oil in skillet, add shrimp in single layer, and cook for about 1 minute on each side.
  • Add sauce and cilantro to shrimp skillet and mix.
  • Garnish with 2 sliced scallions.
  • Serve with rice and your choice of vegetables.
  • Enjoy!
  • In a small sauce pan, combine 1 tbs olive oil, garlic, lime, honey, black pepper, chili powder, and red pepper flakes.
  • Let sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes or until garlic begins to brown.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 tbs olive oil in skillet, add shrimp in single layer, and cook for about 1 minute on each side.
  • Add sauce and cilantro to shrimp skillet and mix.
  • Garnish with 2 sliced scallions.
  • Serve with rice and your choice of vegetables.
  • Enjoy!