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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp


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

Description

A quick and easy shrimp dish featuring a delightful honey garlic sauce, perfect for boosting your protein intake.


Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque.
  4. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the cooked shrimp and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring to ensure all shrimp are coated in the sauce.
  5. Serve hot over steamed rice or your choice of vegetables.

Notes

Thaw frozen shrimp properly before cooking. Fresh ingredients enhance flavor. Adjust sweetness by modifying honey quantity.

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

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 23g
  • Cholesterol: 170mg