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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp – Easy, Flavorful Skillet Dinner

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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for a weeknight meal. Juicy shrimp are cooked in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, garnished with green onions and optional sesame seeds.

  • Total Time: 47 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Rinse shrimp and pat dry.
  2. In a bowl, combine honey, garlic, soy sauce, and olive oil; add cornstarch if desired.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink.
  4. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Pour sauce over shrimp and toss to coat evenly.
  6. Lower heat and simmer 3–5 minutes until cooked through and sauce thickens.
  7. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
  8. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a protein alternative, substitute shrimp with chicken, tofu, or scallops.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10–15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: American