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MARINATED SWEET AND SPICY SHRIMP
Serves 4
Ingredients:
16 large shrimp (21-25 count), peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon garlic, minced or grated
1/2 teaspoon ginger, minced or grated
4 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
½ teaspoon chili-sesame oil (Note: if you don’t have chili-sesame oil, use ½ teaspoon of sesame oil and ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes.)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Preparation:
1. Mix the ingredients and marinate the shrimp in half of the sauce for about 30-40 minutes, reserving the other half to drizzle over the cooked shrimp or rice.
2. Remove the shrimp from the marinade and discard the marinade.
3. Add 1-2 teaspoons of canola or other neutral oil to a hot cast-iron skillet. Working in two batches, add half the shrimp to the hot skillet and sear for 1 minute on each side. The marinade on the shrimp will caramelize. For added flavor, rub the shrimp in the caramelized sauce as you remove them from the skillet.
Note: substitute 3-4 large sea scallops per person and sear for 2 minutes per side after marinating as above. If possible use U-20 dry fresh or air-chilled frozen scallops rather than chemically treated scallops. Allow frozen scallops to thaw in the fridge before using.
Wine pairing: a crisp Chablis, Albariño, Sauvignon Blanc, Verdicchio, Verdejo, or Rosé would complement this dish.