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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe

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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp delivers juicy shrimp glazed in sticky sweet-savory honey garlic sauce with ginger kick. 30 grams protein per serving, ready in 15 minutes perfect weeknight dinner, meal prep bowls, or Pinterest low-carb protein boards.

Ingredients

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  • Honey Garlic Sauce:
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
  • Shrimp & Cooking:
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled/deveined (tails optional)
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice or cauliflower rice (optional)

Instructions

  • 1. Whisk honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in small bowl. Reserve ⅓ cup sauce.
  • 2. Pat shrimp dry. Toss with 2 tbsp sauce; marinate 5-10 minutes.
  • 3. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high. Add shrimp in single layer; cook 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove to plate.
  • 4. Pour remaining sauce into skillet. Bring to simmer. Stir cornstarch slurry; cook 1-2 minutes until thickened.
  • 5. Return shrimp to pan. Toss to coat. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over rice.

Notes

  • Pat shrimp completely dry before cooking for best sear and sauce adhesion.
  • Cornstarch slurry creates glossy restaurant-style glaze—don’t skip.
  • Fresh ginger essential for authentic flavor; jarred won’t compare.
  • Meal prep pro: Store sauce separate; shrimp stays tender without sogginess.
  • Double sauce recipe for rice bowls or drizzle over steamed broccoli.
  • Use tail-off shrimp for kids or elegant presentation.

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Keywords: honey garlic shrimp, high protein shrimp, 20 minute shrimp dinner

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