Description
Tantalizing Mediterranean flavors dance through this zesty ginger shrimp recipe, bringing coastal charm to your dinner table. Succulent shrimp marinated in bright herbs and spices promise a quick, elegant meal that delights your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Garnish:
- Lime wedges
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Combine honey, soy sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, and olive oil in a mixing container, creating a vibrant marinade with complex flavor profiles.
- Submerge shrimp completely in the liquid mixture, ensuring each piece is evenly coated and infused with aromatic seasonings for 15-30 minutes at room temperature.
- Preheat a large skillet to medium-high heat, allowing the surface to become thoroughly hot before adding protein.
- Carefully transfer marinated shrimp into the heated skillet, discarding remaining liquid to prevent steaming.
- Cook shrimp for approximately 2-3 minutes per side, watching for color transformation from translucent to bright pink and opaque texture.
- Monitor cooking process closely to prevent overcooking, which can result in rubbery, tough seafood.
- Once perfectly cooked, remove shrimp from skillet and arrange on a serving platter.
- Enhance presentation by garnishing with fresh lime wedges and chopped cilantro leaves, adding visual appeal and complementary citrus notes.
- Serve immediately while shrimp remain warm and succulent, providing maximum flavor and optimal texture.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor and texture, ensuring they’re deveined and peeled before marinating.
- Keep marinating time under 30 minutes to prevent the acid from breaking down the shrimp’s delicate proteins, which can make them tough.
- Adjust spice levels by adding red pepper flakes or sriracha to the marinade for those who enjoy a kick of heat.
- Consider using this marinade for other proteins like chicken or tofu for a versatile, zesty alternative to the original shrimp recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg