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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

A quick and delicious dish that combines the sweetness of honey with savory garlic and soy sauce, packed with protein for a perfect weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp and Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup honey Adjust for sweetness preference
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving
  • Cooked rice or steamed vegetables Serve over rice or alongside veggies

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, cornstarch, water, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the shrimp.
  2. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp and cook until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes.
Serving
  1. Serve over cooked rice or with steamed vegetables. Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet over low heat.