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Spiced Honey Shrimp with Sweet Potato Cauliflower Mash
A flavorful dish combining tender, caramelized shrimp with creamy, spiced vegetable mash for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1 pound raw, peeled and deveined shrimp (tail on or off)
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger or jarred minced ginger
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, grated
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari sauce
- ¼ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon chili oil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Vegetables
- 1 head medium cauliflower
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- ½ cup coconut milk
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- 1 tsp sea salt, black pepper (or to taste)
- 2 tbsp butter (vegan butter optional)
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the shrimp, then place in a bowl.
- Mix ginger, garlic, honey, soy, pepper flakes, chili oil, and pepper; coat half over shrimp.
- Cook shrimp in a hot skillet with coconut and sesame oils until caramelized and opaque, tossing with remaining glaze.
- Simmer cauliflower and sweet potatoes in water with salt until tender, then drain.
- Puree vegetables with coconut milk and broth until smooth, then season with salt.
Notes
For extra flavor, garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds.