seafood essentials: honey & garlic shrimp

How To Make seafood essentials: honey & garlic shrimp

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  PREP/PREPARE
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  Chef's Tip: To get that blackened sear (that you see in my main photo), I take them out of the pan, after they are cooked, and drop them into a screaming hot pan, for about 10 - 15 seconds... Not only does it does it enhance their presentation (we eat first with our eyes); in addition, it adds another level of flavor... It is a win/win situation.
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  Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
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  THE SAUCE
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  Add all the sauce ingredients to a mixing bowl, and whisk to combine.
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  If you have never baked garlic before, here is a simple recipe: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/seasoning-mix/cooking-essentials-baked-garlic.html?r=4
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  THE SHRIMP
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  Place the shrimp into a large non-reactive bowl.
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  Add half the sauce, and allow the shrimp to marinate for 20 – 30 minutes.
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  Add the grapeseed oil and the butter to a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
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  When the foaming subsides, give the pan a swirl to mix the melted butter with the grapeseed oil, remove the shrimp from the marinade, and add to the pan.
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  Chef’s Note: Discard the used marinade.
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  Cook the shrimp for about 2 minutes per side, or until they turn pink.
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  Chef’s Note: While the shrimp are cooking, sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper, to taste.
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  Add the remainder of the sauce, and cook until the sauce begins to thicken, about 2 – 3 minutes.
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  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Serve over rice, or just in a bowl by themselves. Enjoy.
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  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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