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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

A quick and healthy dish featuring shrimp marinated in honey and garlic for a delicious weeknight meal.

  • Total Time: 21 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 4 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 bowl, mix honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add shrimp to the mixture and let marinate for 15 minutes.
  3. Heat a pan over medium heat and add the marinated shrimp.
  4. Cook shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are pink and cooked through.
  5. Serve the shrimp over steamed rice or alongside your favorite vegetables.

Notes

Make sure to marinate the shrimp for the full 15 minutes to soak in the flavors. Use fresh garlic for a stronger taste and adjust honey based on your sweetness preference.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 220mg

Keywords: shrimp, honey garlic, quick dinner, healthy recipe, high protein