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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp


  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Description

A delightful dish of succulent shrimp tossed in a rich honey garlic sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or impressing guests.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Cooked rice or vegetables for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Once hot, add minced garlic. Sauté it for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add shrimp to the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
  4. Pour in the honey and soy sauce, stirring to coat the shrimp well. Cook for another minute.
  5. Season with salt and pepper as needed, tasting to get it just right!

Notes

For a vegan alternative, you can swap honey for maple syrup and use gluten-free soy sauce if needed.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 160mg

Keywords: shrimp, honey garlic, quick dinner, protein, weeknight meal