Experience Emboldened Shrimp

Recipe by Shandy Ortiz, International Trainer, Fitness and Nutrition Specialist, Model & Influencer

Step boldly into the new year with an irresistible recipe that will easily become a family favorite. The unique yet ridiculously delicious flavors of fresh ginger, garlic and red pepper flakes unexpectedly combined with soy sauce and honey will sure to tantalize your taste buds. Not only do the spices in this dish pack all the flavor, they also provide a variety of health benefits.

Ginger contains Gingerol, a substance with powerful medicinal properties and both anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Garlic contains allicin which strengthens immunity, improves heart health, lessens inflammation and acts as an antibacterial.

Lastly, red Pepper Flakes contain capsaicin which helps to boost your metabolism and reduce hunger among many other benefits. How’s that for not just yummy eating but super charged wellness at the same time.

Ingredients:

·   2 lb. shrimp peeled, deveined, tails off

·   1 tablespoon coconut oil

·   2 cloves minced garlic

·   1 teaspoon minced ginger

·   5 tablespoons honey

·   4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce

·   1 tablespoon red pepper flakes

Instructions:

·   Combine garlic, ginger, honey and low sodium soy sauce. Add shrimp and marinate for 30 minutes or up to 24hrs.

·   Heat skillet to high heat. Add coconut oil, marinated shrimp and red pepper flakes. Sear both sides of shrimp about 1 minute per side until browned (cook in batches if necessary). 

This meal is delicious served over white rice. You can also add steamed veggies such as broccoli, carrots, sprouts and baby carrots to the pan once the shrimp is done cooking. It’s also great when simply paired with peppers and onions.

Helpful Tip:

You can also replace the shrimp for chicken or tofu to provide a protein alternative.

Shandy Ortiz is an International Trainer, Fitness and Nutrition Specialist, Cover model, Pro-Athlete in the International Federation of Body Building, and a Joe Weider Olympian. She is originally from Oklahoma, which is known for its variety of southern comfort cuisine and soul food such as fried chicken and fish, fried pickles, baked macaroni, Indian tacos, and of course the desserts. She loves bringing people together by taking their favorite foods and spinning them into a healthier version without sacrificing taste. Believing in living a healthy and balanced lifestyle, she motivates and mentors others in incorporating wellness into their life. In her free time, she enjoys training, reading, riding horses, creating new tasty dishes and spending time with those nearest to her heart.