Ingredients

  • ¾ cup honey
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ piece star anise
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ stick cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 ½ teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  • 3 ½ packed tablespoons fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 cups fresh carrot juice
  • 1 tablespoon ginger juice
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 jumbo Maya shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ½ cup cooked cranberry or other beans
  • ½ cup blanched, chopped bok choy
  • ½ cup peeled, diced jicama
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

      334 calories; 7 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 5 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 71 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 59 grams sugars; 2 grams protein; 386 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

4 servings

Preparation

  1. In a small saucepan, combine honey, coriander, star anise, cumin, cloves, cinnamon, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ginger, garlic, 1 1/2 tablespoons cilantro, vinegar, ketchup and soy sauce. Bring to a simmer, and reduce until syrupy, about 25 minutes.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine carrot and ginger juices and remaining cilantro. Bring to a simmer, and reduce by three-quarters. Remove from heat, strain and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Preheat a grill or large skillet. Lightly oil shrimp, and season with salt and pepper. Grill or sear until barely pink, 1 to 2 minutes each side. Transfer to baking sheet, brush with honey glaze. Bake until just firm, about 5 minutes.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add beans, bok choy and jicama, and sauté until hot. Stir in remaining lemon juice. Divide among 4 plates. Interlock two shrimp, and place on top. Sauce edge of plate; serve immediately.

1 hour

Dining and Cooking