Sweet and Spicy Almond Glazed Shrimp Over Cilantro Basmati Rice

Plate of almond glazed shrimp over a bed of rice.

Sweet and Spicy Almond Glazed Shrimp Over Cilantro Basmati Rice

Sweet and Spicy Almond Glazed Shrimp Over Cilantro Basmati Rice is a healthy, super flavorful seafood dinner that you'll fall head over heels for!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword glazed shrimp, shrimp and rice, sweet and spicy shrimp

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 623kcal

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves fresh garlic minced
1 pound cooked shrimp deveined (remove tails before heating if desired)
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
⅓ cup creamy honey almond butter (found it at Whole Foods)
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
pinch of cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons water
2 cups Basmati rice uncooked
1 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. When hot saute garlic for 15 seconds then add in shrimp. Stir and heat for 2 minutes then add salt, pepper, almond butter, soy sauce, lemon juice and cayenne pepper. Stir to combine ingredients then add 3 Tablespoons water; mix to combine. Reduce heat to low.
Cook Basmati rice in rice cooker or according to package directions. When done, remove and mix with chopped cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Place rice onto serving plates then top with glazed shrimp. Garnish with a cilantro leaf and serve.

Notes

Makes 4-6 servings.

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