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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

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  • Author: mohamed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Protein-rich

Description

Succulent shrimp glimmer in a bubbling golden sauce, each morsel drenched in a luscious blend of honey and garlic, promising an irresistible meal.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound 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 or vegetables (for serving)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well-blended.
  2. Add shrimp to the marinade, ensuring each piece is coated. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add shrimp along with the marinade.
  4. Sauté shrimp for 3-5 minutes until they are opaque and pink, stirring occasionally.
  5. Remove from heat and serve hot over steamed rice or alongside vegetables.

Notes

Marinate shrimp up to 2 hours ahead for enhanced flavor, but avoid over-marinating to prevent mushy texture.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 pound shrimp
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 16g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 130mg