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sweet and sticky pomegranate shrimp

25 minutes to dinner. Like 30 Seconds to Mars, except astrophysically possible.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb extra large shrimp (26-30 ct), peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate juice
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 tbsp corn starch, whisked with 1 tbsp water
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate arils
  • steamed rice, basil, and more pomegranate arils, to serve

Instructions
 

  • Pat the shrimp very dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Working in batches as needed, saute the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque.
  • Add all the shrimp back to the pan. Pour in the sauce and bring to a simmer. Stir in the starch slurry and whisk until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes. It should stick to the shrimp. Hence the sticky in the name. Stir in the pomegranate arils.
  • Divide the shrimp among bowls of rice. Serve with additional pomegranate arils and fresh basil, as desired.
Keyword healthy, main course, meal prep, pescatarian, pomegranate, seafood, shrimp, weeknight dinner