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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp: Quick Easy Recipe

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This High Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp recipe is quick and easy, perfect for a healthy seafood dinner. Enjoy a flavorful honey garlic sauce combined with protein packed shrimp, making it a delicious low carb shrimp dinner option.

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 for garnish optional

Instructions

  1. Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In a bowl, combine honey minced garlic soy sauce and olive oil. If you prefer a thicker sauce stir in cornstarch.
  3. In a large skillet heat some olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer.
  4. Sprinkle the shrimp with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 2-3 minutes until they start turning pink.
  5. Pour the honey garlic mixture over the shrimp. Toss to ensure all pieces are coated evenly.
  6. Lower the heat and let the shrimp simmer in the sauce for an additional 3-5 minutes or until cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
  7. Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
  8. Enjoy your dish immediately while it’s still warm.

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