High Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

Hey there, fellow food lovers! Let’s be honest, we all crave something delicious, quick, and good for us, right? That’s why I’m so excited to share my recipe for High Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp (Yes, I hate it as much as you do). Forget complicated meal preps and bland “healthy” food. This dish is ready in minutes, packed with protein, and bursting with that irresistible sweet and savory honey garlic flavor. Seriously, even on my busiest weeknights, this has become my go-to. I know you’re going to love it.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

This recipe isn’t just about tasty food; it’s about making memories. You know, this High Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp reminds me of my family’s annual beach trip. One year, we couldn’t afford seafood, but my father made us what we called “poor man’s shrimp”, or High Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp, as we know it today.

Ingredients

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  Shrimp: 1 pound, peeled and deveined

  
  

• Honey Garlic Sauce:

  • Honey: 1/4 cup
  • Soy Sauce: 2 tablespoons
  • Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
  • Ginger: 1 teaspoon, grated
  • Red Pepper Flakes: 1/4 teaspoon (optional)
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  Oil: 1 tablespoon (vegetable or olive oil works well)

  
  

• Garnish:

  • Sesame Seeds: 1 teaspoon
  • Chopped Green Onions: 2 tablespoons

Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe

1. Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using).
2. Heat the Oil: Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Make sure your pan is hot before adding ingredients.
3. Cook the Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the hot skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
4. Add the Sauce: Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp and stir to coat. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly. Keep stirring!
5. Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve immediately over rice, quinoa, or your favorite sides.

High Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

A quick and easy recipe for High Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp that’s ready in minutes and packed with flavor.

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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

Shrimp

• 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined

Honey Garlic Sauce

• 1/4 cup Honey
• 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
• 3 cloves Garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon Ginger grated
• 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)

Other

• 1 tablespoon Oil (vegetable or olive oil works well)

Garnish

• 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds
• 2 tablespoons Chopped Green Onions

Equipment

• Small Bowl
• Large Skillet or Wok

Method

 

1. In a small bowl, mix together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using).
   1/4 cup Honey, 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce, 3 cloves Garlic, 1 teaspoon Ginger, 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Make sure your pan is hot before adding ingredients.
   1 tablespoon Oil
3. Add the shrimp to the hot skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
   1 pound Shrimp
4. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp and stir to coat. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly. Keep stirring!
5. Remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve immediately over rice, quinoa, or your favorite sides.
   1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds, 2 tablespoons Chopped Green Onions