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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

A quick and healthy dish packed with protein from shrimp, featuring a delicious sweet and savory honey garlic sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Healthy
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari for a gluten-free option.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Steamed rice (for serving)
  • Vegetables (for serving) Broccoli, bell peppers, or snap peas are good options.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Cooking
  1. Add shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
  3. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
Serving
  1. Serve the shrimp with steamed rice and your choice of vegetables.

Notes

Make sure to not overcook the shrimp, as they can become tough. Consider marinating the shrimp in the honey garlic sauce for 15-30 minutes before cooking for extra flavor. Feel free to adjust the honey and soy sauce based on your taste preferences.