Sautéed Shrimp with Coconut Aminos
Enjoy shrimp sauteed with coconut aminos and butter sauce, ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for a healthy and delicious weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large or XL shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 lemons zested and cut into quarters
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
- black and white sesame seeds for garnish
- kosher salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Peel and devein the shrimp. Rinse with cold running water and pat dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt.
- Using a zester or fine grater, make lemon zest by gently scraping the yellow rind of a lemon, avoiding the bitter white pith underneath. (This will be used for extra flavor on the finished dish.) Slice the lemon into quarters for serving.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil or coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic before the pan gets hot so it doesn't burn.
- Sauté garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until shrimp turn white and opaque.
- Add the butter, coconut aminos, and the juice of half a lemon over the shrimp.
- Cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring constantly, allowing the coconut aminos to slightly caramelize and coat the shrimp. Add salt and pepper to taste if needed.
- Serve the sautéed shrimp over a bed of rice. Sprinkle lemon zest, chopped parsley, and sesame seeds over the top. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Top Tip:
Since shrimp are delicate and cook in under 5 minutes, the key to stovetop shrimp is to have everything prepared before you begin cooking.
Follow the instructions and have your sides ready before you start cooking the shrimp so the finished dish can go on the table while it's still hot.
Storage of Cooked Shrimp:
Store the shrimp in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 260.6kcalCarbohydrates: 6.1gProtein: 31gTotal Fat: 13.1gSaturated Fat: 5.6gCholesterol: 263.5mgSodium: 408.8mgPotassium: 466.5mgFiber: 1.1gSugar: 0.9gNet Carbohydrates: 5g
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