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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp is a fast, flavorful dinner made with juicy shrimp tossed in a sticky honey garlic sauce. Packed with protein and ready in minutes, it’s perfect for healthy weeknight meals or meal prep.
Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 10 minutesTotal Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4Cuisine: Asian-InspiredCourse: Dinner / MainMethod: StovetopKeyword: High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ lbs large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • Honey Garlic Sauce
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil optional
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional

Method
 

  1. Pat shrimp dry and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  5. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and sesame oil (if using). Simmer gently until slightly thickened.
  6. Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
  7. Cook 30–60 seconds more until glossy. Remove from heat and serve immediately.