Ingredients:

  • 1.5 lbs Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp Avocado oil
  • 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 0.25 tsp Sea salt
  • 0.25 tsp Cracked black pepper
  • 0.33 cup Raw honey
  • 3 tbsp Low-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp Toasted sesame seeds

Instructions:

  1. Whisk together the raw honey, low-sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and fresh lemon juice in a small mixing bowl to create the sauce base. Set aside.
  2. Pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels to ensure a proper sear. Season with smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Heat avocado oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add shrimp in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary).
  4. Sear shrimp for 2 minutes until the edges turn a vibrant, opaque pink. Immediately remove shrimp from the pan and place on a plate to prevent overcooking.
  5. Pour the honey-soy sauce mixture into the hot skillet. Let the liquid bubble and hiss for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens into a velvety, dark amber glaze.
  6. Return the shrimp to the pan and toss to coat thoroughly in the glaze. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.