Are you like me and you are on a mission to make easy and scrumptious
week night meals? I don't like repeating meals very often. I like mixing it
up and I'm always rotating recipes. I get bored with repetition. There are
very few dishes, I love more than sweet and savory and this meal is just that.
Honey Lime Shrimp
2 pounds frozen, uncooked peeled and deveined shrimp, thawed
2 limes, juiced and the zest of one lime
4 tablespoons of honey
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon each salt and pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
1) Place all ingredients in a large ziplock back and mix well and place in the
refrigerator for one hour. Rotating the bag after 30 minutes.
2) Heat a large skillet on medium high heat and pour all of the ingredients
in the skillet and cook until shrimp is pink and cooked through.
Coconut Rice
1 ( 14 ounce ) can coconut milk
1 1/4 cups water
3 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
1) In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, water, sugar and salt. Stir until
sugar is dissolved. Stir in rice. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cover,
reduce heat, and simmer 20 to 22 minutes or until done.
Note - make the rice while the shrimp is marinating -
I also like to toast some sweetened coconut and sprinkle it on top.
It just makes it so much more delicious - don't skip that part.
The shrimp is delicious on it's own or even with pasta.
Serve with fresh lime wedges.
Oh my that looks yummy.
ReplyDeleteDelightful, refreshing, love this.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds so delicious. I know I would love it!
ReplyDeleteI am book marking this! SO making the shrimp. Love sweet with a little heat. nom nom nom
ReplyDeleteUm, how easy?!!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI really want to try this. It looks great! Simple and easy and delicious. That's what I'm talkin' about. :) Thanks for the all the awesomeness. Love,
ReplyDeleteShauna xo
Oh my heavens!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYes, I am the same way! I always want to try something new. We are such shrimp fans and this sounds fabulous. I could eat shrimp all the time - it goes well with so many flavors.
ReplyDeleteGreat Idea with the coconut milk in the rice! We know how you feel, we do the same too!
ReplyDeleteI do get stuck in a rut every now and then. Especially when I'm stressed or really busy. That's why I love visiting blogs like yours :). The shrimp and coconut rice sound delicious!
ReplyDeleteI am in love with this dish!
ReplyDeleteI totally love this one, Val. Trying for sure!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like my kind of meal! Simple and tropical.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds heavenly & like my kind of recipe - there aren't a zillion steps!
ReplyDeleteUgh....I hate repetitive meals too but I swear my husband could eat the same darn thing every night! This looks scrupmtious and I love the taste of coconut rice.
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