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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

A delicious and healthy shrimp dish packed with protein and sweet honey garlic flavor, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method
 

Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar. Mix well and set aside.
Cook the Shrimp
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
  3. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring to coat evenly.
Serve
  1. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with steamed rice or vegetables for a complete meal.

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