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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

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  • Author: grace
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Paleo

Description

A quick and delicious dish featuring shrimp cooked in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce.


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
  • Steamed rice or vegetables for serving

Instructions

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

Notes

For deeper flavor, consider marinating the shrimp in the honey garlic mixture for 20-30 minutes before cooking. Adjust the sweetness by modifying the amount of honey used.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 325
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 43g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 170mg