Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Shrimp Dinner

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar syrup

Agave syrup provides a similar sweetness with lower glycemic index.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos offers a similar flavor.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option while canola oil is more economical.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free thickener while flour is a common pantry item.

Preheat the oven to 400℉. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a bowl, combine the coconut aminos, honey, garlic, and lemon juice; whisk until the honey dissolves into the mixture.

Pour half of the mixture over the shrimp in a bowl and toss (can marinate shrimp with sauce in the fridge for 30 minutes up to 24 hours, if desired). Pour the other half of the liquid mixture in a small saucepan; set aside.

Toss green beans with sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Spread green beans out over the prepared baking sheet and cook for 12 minutes.

Remove the baking sheet from the oven and push the green beans to one side.

Using a slotted spoon or spatula, remove shrimp from the liquid mixture and add the marinated shrimp to the other side of the baking sheet. Discard any liquid remaining in the bowl that was used to marinate shrimp. Return the baking sheet to the oven for an additional 8-10 minutes (adjust cook time according to the size of the shrimp – smaller shrimp will cook faster).

Meanwhile, place the saucepan with the liquid over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer.

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water until the cornstarch is dissolved and the liquid looks milky white. When the mixture in the saucepan is simmering, gently whisk in the cornstarch slurry and return the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Continue to heat for 2-3 minutes, or until the liquid has thickened.

Transfer the cooked shrimp and green beans to a large bowl. Pour the thickened liquid over top and toss until the shrimp and beans are coated in the honey-garlic mixture.

Serve with rice.

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