Pineapple Garlic Shrimp
We love shrimp as the base for low fat, high protein recipes for weight loss. And this Pineapple Garlic Shrimp is just that.
Ingredients
- 1 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- pinch of salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup pineapple diced
- 1 1/2 tbsp minced garlic about 5 cloves
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes to taste
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water
- green onion for serving, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Toss the shrimp with the oil and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Toss to coat, then spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Add the pineapple to the baking sheet and disperse among the shrimp. Bake for 4-6 minutes or until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through
- Meanwhile, to a small pan over medium heat, add the honey, soy sauce, lime juice, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring often. In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and water. Add to the pan and stir. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the sauce is thick. Remove from heat.
- In a bowl or on the baking sheet, pour the sauce over the shrimp and pineapple toss to coat the shrimp in the sauce.
- Serve with chopped green onion and extra red pepper flakes and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 1149mg | Potassium: 222mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 267IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1mg