Vanilla Shrimp
Elevate your seafood repertoire with Vanilla Shrimp, a unique fusion of sweet and savory flavors that’s both sophisticated and surprisingly easy to prepare. This dish combines succulent shrimp with the delicate essence of vanilla, extracted from a whole vanilla bean for an aromatic twist. Sautéed in a luscious blend of butter and olive oil, the shrimp is infused with garlic, honey, and a bright splash of lemon juice, creating a perfectly balanced glaze that’s seasoned with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant entertaining. Serve it over rice, pasta, or alongside a crisp green salad, and finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a restaurant-worthy presentation. Discover the magic of vanilla in savory cooking with this irresistible Vanilla Shrimp recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 whole Vanilla bean
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Set aside.
Split the vanilla bean lengthwise with a sharp knife and scrape out the seeds. Reserve both the seeds and the pod.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter and olive oil. Allow the butter to melt and combine with the oil.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
Stir in the vanilla seeds and the reserved vanilla pod. Let the mixture simmer for 1 minute to infuse the butter with the vanilla flavor.
Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and are fully cooked through.
Drizzle the honey and fresh lemon juice over the shrimp, and sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper. Toss everything gently to evenly coat the shrimp.
Remove the skillet from the heat and discard the vanilla pod. Transfer the shrimp to a serving plate.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired. Serve immediately with rice, pasta, or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
256 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.4 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 238 mg | 79% | |
| Sodium | 371 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.9 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g | ||
| Protein | 27.5 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 87 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 332 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
