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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

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Honey Garlic Shrimp is a quick high-protein dish featuring tender shrimp cooked in a sweet and savory garlic honey glaze.

Ingredients

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1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional)
2 tablespoons water (for slurry)
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Whisk honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

  • Add shrimp and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink.

  • Pour sauce into skillet and stir to coat shrimp.

  • Simmer until sauce thickens slightly.

  • Add cornstarch slurry if thicker sauce is desired.

  • Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

Do not overcook shrimp, as they can become firm and rubbery.