Sweet and Spicy Almond Glazed Shrimp Over Brown Rice

2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 lb cooked shrimp, deveined (remove tails before heating if desired)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
1/3 Cup creamy honey almond butter (OR 1/3 cup regular almond butter plus 1 Tbsp. Honey)
3 Tablespoons soy sauce
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
Pinch of cayenne pepper
3 Tablespoons water
2 Cups Brown Rice, uncooked

1. 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 (tip: combine salt, pepper, almond butter, soy sauce, lemon juice, and cayenne in small bowl prior to cooking so as not to overcook shrimp while adding ingredients). Stir to combine ingredients then add 3 Tablespoons water; mix to combine. Reduce heat to low.

2. Cook rice in rice cooker or according to package directions. When done, season with salt and pepper to taste. Place rice onto serving plates then top with glazed shrimp. Optional: Garnish with a cilantro leaf. Serve.

4-6 servings

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GIRLBYJULY.