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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

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A delightful dish featuring juicy shrimp in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for easy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound of 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 (for serving)
  • Vegetables (for serving, e.g., bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas)

Instructions

  1. Prep the shrimp: Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.
  2. Make the sauce: In a small bowl, mix together honey, minced garlic, and soy sauce until well combined.
  3. Heat the oil: In a large skillet or frying pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  4. Sauté the shrimp: Add shrimp in a single layer and season lightly with salt and pepper. Sauté for 2-3 minutes on one side.
  5. Flip and add the sauce: Flip shrimp over and pour honey garlic sauce over them. Stir gently and simmer until sauce thickens and shrimp are fully cooked.
  6. Serve it up: Plate shrimp over steamed rice, drizzling sauce on top. Add sautéed vegetables for a complete meal.

Notes

For a gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with tamari. Feel free to add sriracha for some heat or lime juice for freshness.

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Keywords: shrimp, honey garlic, easy recipe, weeknight dinner, high protein

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