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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

A quick and easy shrimp dish that combines lean protein with a delicious honey garlic sauce.

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

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
  4. Pour honey garlic sauce over shrimp and cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve over cooked rice or with vegetables.

Notes

Avoid overcooking the shrimp; they cook quickly and can become tough. For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Paleo

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 200mg

Keywords: shrimp, honey garlic, quick dinner, protein-rich, easy recipe