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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp


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  • Author: make-recipe
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Paleo

Description

A quick and easy high-protein dish featuring sweet honey and strong garlic, perfect for weeknight dinners.


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

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and olive oil to create the sauce.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
  3. Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until pink and opaque.
  5. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
  6. Serve the shrimp over steamed rice or with your favorite vegetables.

Notes

Use fresh or thawed shrimp for best texture. Pat shrimp dry before cooking for a good sear. Watch cooking time carefully to avoid overcooking.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 170mg