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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

Juicy shrimp cooked in a sticky honey garlic sauce for a fast, sweet and savory high-protein meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp
  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Season shrimp lightly with black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until just pink. Remove and set aside.
  4. Lower heat and melt butter in the same skillet.
  5. Add garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant.
  6. Stir in honey and soy sauce, letting sauce simmer.
  7. Return shrimp to pan and toss until coated and glossy.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished as desired.

Notes

Do not overcook shrimp. Sauce thickens quickly once shrimp is added.