Papaya Glazed Shrimp with Red Pepper Vinaigrette

Name: Papaya Glazed Shrimp with Red Pepper Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 red peppers, diced and juiced; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon hot red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce; 1 papaya, seeded and diced; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 cup mango nectar; 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce; 12 shrimp, peeled and deveined; 6 cloves garlic, sliced; Olive oil; 1 (14-ounce) can hearts of palm, drained and cut lengthwise; 1 lime, juiced; 2 tablespoons cilantro; Salt

Servings: persons

4 red peppers, diced and juiced
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon hot red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce
1 papaya, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 cup mango nectar
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
12 shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 cloves garlic, sliced
Olive oil
1 (14-ounce) can hearts of palm, drained and cut lengthwise
1 lime, juiced
2 tablespoons cilantro
Salt

1
Pour pepper juice into a bowl.
2
Add honey, red pepper flakes, and fish sauce.
3
Cool in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine papaya, ketchup, soy sauce, mango nectar, and hot pepper sauce.
5
Puree.
6
Grill shrimp, continuously basting with the papaya sauce.
7
Saute garlic in olive oil.
8
Add hearts of palm and char (to develop a deep brown color, do not move hearts of palm around).
9
Add lime juice, cilantro and season with salt.
10
Spoon red pepper vinaigrette into the bottom of bowl.
11
Make a raft with the hearts of palm, and arrange shrimp on top.

416

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 red peppers, diced and juiced, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon hot red pepper flakes, 2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce, and more.

Yes, Papaya Glazed Shrimp with Red Pepper Vinaigrette falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!