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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

Quick and easy honey garlic shrimp recipe, perfect for a protein-packed meal. Ready in under 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) optional
  • to taste Salt and pepper
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions for garnish

Method
 

  1. Toss shrimp with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, then remove.
  4. Add garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant.
  5. Stir in honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until thickened.
  6. Return shrimp to skillet and toss to coat.
  7. Garnish with green onions and serve.

Notes

Serve over rice or quinoa for a complete meal.