1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tsp garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ginger, minced (or ginger paste)
4 Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp soy sauce
2 Tbsp lime juice
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
4 Tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Pepper to taste

1. Combine the sauce ingredients and divide it into half.
2. Marinate the shrimp in half the sauce for 15-30 minutes. Discard marinade.
3. Over medium high heat in a 10" cast iron skillet, pan sear the shrimp in some oil. Sear them on both sides in batches until browned, about 1 minute per side.
4. Using tongs, rub the shrimp into caramelized bits on the bottom of the pan. Remove from skillet and place in serving bowl.
5. Cook remaining sauce in hot skillet. Sauté about 1 minute until thickening and bubbly. Drizzle sauce over shrimp and serve.

2-4 servings


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