Ingredients
1 Pound Large Shrimp
2 cloves Garlic – minced
1/2 Cup Honey
3 TBS Soy Sauce
3/4 tsp Ginger – freshly grated
½ heaping tsp Cayenne Pepper
1 tsp Lime Zest (about 1 small lime)
Kosher Salt and Pepper
2 TBS Neutral Oil (such as vegetable or canola) – DIVIDED
1 TBS Mirin (can substitute Sake or Brandy)
Optional Garnishes: Jalapeno Slices, Thinly Sliced Scallions, Lime Wedges
Serving Suggestions: Rice, Steamed Vegetables
Instructions
Prepare the garlic honey sauce: In a small bowl whisk together: garlic, honey, soy sauce, ginger, cayenne, lime zest. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.
Place shrimp in a large bowl and add 1 tablespoon oil. Toss to coat and then pour HALF of the honey mixture on top, reserving the other half of the honey mixture for later. Toss shrimp to coat. Transfer shrimp to the refrigerator and allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes, up to 8 hours.