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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp for a Quick Flavor Burst

Enjoy a delicious High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp dish that combines shrimp, honey, and garlic for a quick meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Honey or agave syrup for vegan
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce low-sodium preferred
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or any vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch optional, for thickening
Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Garnishing
  • 2 tbsp Green Onions sliced
  • Sesame Seeds optional

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse the shrimp under cool running water and pat dry.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and olive oil. Optional: stir in cornstarch.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
  4. Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink.
  5. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, then cook for an additional minute.
  6. Pour the sauce over the shrimp and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  7. Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  8. Transfer shrimp to a serving dish and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 25gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 16gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can freeze them for up to 2 months.

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