Ginger-Soy Glazed Shrimp with Sautéed Kale + Apple-Romaine Crunch
Sweet-heat, caramelized shrimp with quick-sautéed kale and a crisp apple/romaine crunch. No lemon-forward flavor; the sauce is ginger-soy with a touch of honey.
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- Kroger® Large Raw Shrimp Peeled & Deveined Tail Off 1 package (12 oz) $5.99 (sale) / 12 oz
- Organic Kale 6–8 oz, chopped (about 4 packed cups) $2.79/lb
- Organic Ginger Root 1 Tbsp, grated $3.99/lb
- Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs 2 cloves, minced $1.99/3 ct
- Organic Romaine Lettuce (sale item listed) 1 small heart or ~3 cups chopped $3.50 (sale) / 6 oz
- Kroger® Fuji Apples – 3 Pound Bag 1 apple, thin-sliced $3.99/3 lb
- Pantry: soy sauce 2 Tbsp
- Pantry: honey or brown sugar 1 Tbsp
- Pantry: sriracha/gochujang/chili flakes (optional) 1–2 tsp (to taste)
- Pantry: neutral oil 1 1/2 Tbsp
- Pantry: sesame oil (optional) 1 tsp
- Pantry: rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar 1 tsp
- Pantry: black pepper to taste
- Optional pantry base: cooked rice or noodles 2 cups cooked (optional)
Instructions
- Prep shrimp: Pat shrimp very dry (this is key for caramelization).
- Mix sauce: Stir soy sauce, honey, vinegar, ginger, garlic, and chili (if using).
- Sear shrimp (stove): Heat a large skillet over medium-high with 1 Tbsp oil. Add shrimp in one layer. Cook ~1 minute per side until just turning pink.
- Glaze: Pour in the sauce; toss 30–60 seconds until glossy and shrimp are just cooked through. Remove shrimp to a plate immediately so they don’t overcook.
- Sauté kale: In the same skillet add 1/2 Tbsp oil (if needed). Add kale and a splash of water. Cook 3–5 minutes until tender. Add 1 tsp sesame oil at the end (optional).
- Serve: Bowl kale (and rice/noodles if using), top with glazed shrimp. On the side, toss romaine + sliced apple (add a tiny drizzle of oil/vinegar if you want).
Health notes: ~520–650 kcal per serving (depends on rice/noodles add-on). High protein; lots of micronutrients from kale/romaine; moderate sodium from soy—use low-sodium if preferred.
Drink pairing: Wine: off-dry Riesling (WA) or a light lager; both work with ginger + chili.