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A bowl of glistening High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp served over white rice and garnished with chopped green onions.

High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

This recipe for High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp is a quick and flavorful meal perfect for health-conscious individuals and busy professionals. It balances nutrition with delicious taste, making it an ideal weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Calories: 304
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp
  • 1 pound large raw shrimp 16-20 count, peeled and deveined
Marinade
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
  • 2 tablespoons mild-flavored honey
  • ½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Asian fish sauce or to taste
For Cooking
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup thinly sliced green onion or to taste

Equipment

  • large nonstick skillet
  • Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Ensure shrimp are fully thawed and well drained. Keep them in the refrigerator while you prepare the marinade.
  2. Whisk together the minced garlic, honey, grated ginger, soy sauce, and fish sauce in a bowl.
  3. Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss thoroughly with a spatula for 2 minutes until completely coated. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes, tossing occasionally.
  4. Brush a large nonstick skillet with vegetable oil and heat over high heat until wisps of smoke appear. Use tongs to transfer the shrimp to the hot skillet in a single layer. Set aside any excess marinade.
  5. Sear the shrimp for 2 minutes, then flip them over. Add the reserved marinade to the pan and cook for 1 minute. Turn off the heat, flip the shrimp once more, and let sit for about 1 minute. The residual heat will reduce the marinade to a glaze. Garnish with green onion.

Nutrition

Calories: 304kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 39gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 345mgSodium: 1039mgPotassium: 509mgFiber: 2gSugar: 19gVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 113mgIron: 7mg

Notes

You can marinate the shrimp for longer than an hour, but be aware that the salt in the soy sauce can start to cure the shrimp and change its texture. It is best not to marinate for longer than 1 hour. If you prefer a thinner sauce, you can add water, stock, or broth to the glaze. This recipe makes 2 large portions or 4 smaller portions.

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