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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp


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  • Author: recipesforcook
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A simple and flavorful weeknight meal that features shrimp in a sweet-savory honey-garlic sauce, ready in under 20 minutes.


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 or butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooked rice or vegetables for serving

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, and soy sauce. Set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
  4. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring to coat the shrimp evenly.
  5. Serve the shrimp over cooked rice or alongside vegetables.

Notes

Pat shrimp dry before seasoning to ensure better searing. Adjust sweetness or salt by modifying honey or soy sauce as desired.

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

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 185
  • Sugar: 17g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 17g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 27g
  • Cholesterol: 140mg