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The Ultimate High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp for a Quick Dinner

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  • Prep Time: 20 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 Minutes
  • Total Time: 30 Minutes
  • Yield: 4 Servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner

Description

How to make high-protein honey garlic shrimp with succulent shrimp and a sticky sauce that’s ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • Main Components:
  • 1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on or off
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or neutral oil like avocado oil)
  • Honey Garlic Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
  • Seasonings:
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • Garnish:
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Instructions

  1. Prep Ingredients: Start by peeling and deveining your shrimp. In a medium bowl, whisk together all honey garlic sauce ingredients until smooth. This base is crucial for your delicious High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp.
  2. Season Shrimp: Pat the prepped shrimp very dry with paper towels, then toss them evenly with salt and black pepper. Drying helps achieve a beautiful sear and prevents rubbery texture.
  3. Sear Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and sear for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
  4. Thicken Sauce: Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce into the skillet with the cooked shrimp. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens and beautifully coats everything. This creates the sticky glaze for your High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp.
  5. Coat & Finish: Ensure all shrimp are well-coated in the sticky, caramelized sauce. Cook for another minute to allow the sauce to fully adhere, making sure not to overcook this High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp.
  6. Garnish & Serve: Transfer the High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp to a serving dish. Garnish generously with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately for a satisfying, quick dinner.

Notes

Avoid overcooking shrimp; sear only 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque to prevent a tough, rubbery texture.

Store leftover High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days for best freshness.

To make gluten-free, substitute low-sodium soy sauce with tamari or a certified gluten-free soy sauce alternative.

Serve immediately over warm rice or noodles, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, for a complete, satisfying meal.

Prep the honey garlic sauce up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate; peel and devein shrimp 1 day in advance.

**Allergy Information:** Shellfish, Soy, Gluten, Sesame

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