Name: Maple Soy Shrimp
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 26 min
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh shrimp (if frozen, bring to defrost before marinating); 1 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp neutral oil; 4 cloves garlic, diced; 2 tbsp pure maple syrup; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 tbsp fresh squeezed orange juice; To serve (optional): rice, scallions, toasted sesame seeds

Description

A simple weeknight dinner that comes together in just about 30 minutes. Shrimp marinated in garlic, soy sauce, maple syrup, and red pepper flakes, finished with a squeeze of fresh orange juice that really brings it to life. Serve with rice and a veggie for a perfect meal.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb fresh shrimp (if frozen, bring to defrost before marinating)
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp neutral oil
4 cloves garlic, diced
2 tbsp pure maple syrup
3 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tbsp fresh squeezed orange juice
To serve (optional): rice, scallions, toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

Combine the shrimp, garlic, maple syrup, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Marinate 20 minutes or up to 2 hours.
In a skillet on medium heat, add the shrimp and all the marinade. Cook about 3 minutes on each side, until no longer translucent.
To finish, squeeze the fresh orange juice over top. Serve with rice and sprinkled with scallions and/or toasted sesame seeds.