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Description
A quick and flavorful shrimp dish with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for a healthy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and ginger (if using) to create the honey garlic sauce.
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the shrimp.
- Remove from heat immediately to prevent overcooking the shrimp. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or green onions before serving.
- Serve hot with your favorite high-protein sides like quinoa, brown rice, or steamed vegetables.
Notes
- Serve hot with your favorite high-protein sides like quinoa, brown rice, or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg