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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

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  • Author: mohamed
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 minutes
  • Total Time: 16 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Paleo

Description

A delicious high-protein dish featuring succulent shrimp glazed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce.


Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  3. Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  4. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Serve shrimp over rice or with sautéed vegetables.

Notes

Make the sauce in advance for quick preparation. Customize with vegetables like bell peppers or add spices for extra heat.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg