Sweet Chilli Shrimp

4 standard portions

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Ingredients

• 1 lb uncooked shrimp (deveined)
• 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
• 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
• 1 tbsp sweet paprika
• 1 tsp garlic granules or powder
• 1 tsp onion flakes or powder
• 1/2 tbsp mixed herbs (or 1/4 tsp of parsley/1/4 tsp thyme and 1/8 tsp marjoram)
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp of chilli flakes
• 1/2 himalayan pink salt
• 3 tbsp of coconut nectar (can use agave, maple syrup)
• 1 cup of water (250ml)
• **coconut oil or olive oil (2tbsp)

Method

1. Place the devained shrimp in a medium sized bowl and set aside
2. Melt approximately 2 tablespoons of coconut/olive in a frying pan on low-medium heat
3. Proceed to bell peppers then add a splash of water (approx 1/4 cup) to the skillet.
4. Cover the skillet and allow the peppers completely soften by steaming for 5 minutes.
5. Once steamed add stir in the water, nectar and all of the herbs and spices.
6. Let the sauce naturally thicken somewhat, this should take 3-4 minutes
7. Add the raw shrimp to the pan and proceed to cook until they turn pink