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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

A dish that balances sweet and savory flavors with tender shrimp, making it satisfying and nutritious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp Peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup honey Provides natural sweetness and flavor depth
  • 4 cloves garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce Adds umami and saltiness
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking the shrimp
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch Optional, for thickening the sauce
  • to taste salt Essential seasoning
  • to taste pepper Essential seasoning
  • 2 green onions Sliced, for garnishing
  • sesame seeds Optional garnish

Method
 

  1. Rinse the shrimp under cold water to remove impurities and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In a bowl, combine honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and olive oil. Stir in cornstarch if desired.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add shrimp in a single layer.
  4. Sprinkle salt and pepper over shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start turning pink.
  5. Pour the honey garlic mixture over the shrimp and toss gently to coat.
  6. Reduce heat and let shrimp simmer in the sauce for 3-5 minutes until fully cooked.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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