Grilled Garlic Shrimp with Spicy Mango-Habanero Glaze on Fried Rice Ingredients : For the Shrimp: - 6 jumbo tiger shrimp(peeled, tails on) - 3 cloves garlic, minced - 2 tbsp olive oil - 1 tsp smoked paprika - ½ tsp salt - ½ tsp black pepper - 1 tbsp lime juice For the Spicy Mango-Habanero Glaze: - 1 cup ripe mango, pureed - 1 habanero pepper, seeded and minced (adjust to heat preference) - 2 tbsp honey - 1 tbsp lime juice - 1 tsp grated ginger - 1 clove garlic, minced - ¼ tsp salt For the Fried Rice: - 1.5 cups cooked jasmine rice - 1 tbsp sesame oil - 1 egg, lightly beaten - 2 tbsp finely diced carrots (if using) - 2 tbsp green peas (if using) - 1 tbsp soy sauce - 1 tsp fish sauce (optional) - 1 scallion, thinly sliced For Garnish & Plating: - Fresh cilantro leaves** - Thinly sliced habanero rounds - Mango diced Instructions: Prepare the Mango-Habanero Glaze: 1. In a small saucepan, combine mango purée, habanero, honey, lime juice, ginger, garlic, and salt. 2. Simmer over medium-low heat for 8–10 minutes until thickened. Strain for smoothness (optional). Set aside. Marinate and Grill the Shrimp: 1. Toss shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Marinate for 15 minutes. 2. Grill on high heat for 2 minutes per side, basting with glaze in the last 30 seconds. 3. Make the Fried Rice: 1. Heat sesame oil in a wok. Sauté carrots and peas for 1 minute. 2. Push veggies aside, pour in beaten egg, and scramble lightly. 3. Add rice, soy sauce, and fish sauce. Toss until evenly coated. 4. Press rice into a greased ring mold on the plate to form a perfect circle. 4. Plate with Precision: 1. Place grilled shrimp atop the rice mold, tails upright. 2. Drizzle extra glaze around the plate. 3. Garnish with cilantro, habanero slices, and microgreens. 4. Serve with lime wedges. #byronella