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Best High Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe for Busy Weeknights

High Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp served with rice
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This Best high protein honey garlic shrimp recipe is perfect for a quick, healthy, and flavorful weeknight dinner or protein-packed meal prep. Made with lean shrimp, fresh vegetables, and a sweet-savory garlic sauce, it’s gluten-free adaptable and alcohol-free.

Ingredients

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Core Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Optional Add-ins:

  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions

Instructions

1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and black pepper.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.

3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.

4. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

5. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet.

6. Add broccoli, bell pepper, and snap peas. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until crisp tender.

7. Pour the honey garlic sauce into the skillet with the vegetables. Stir and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until slightly thickened.

8. Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.

9. Cook for 1 additional minute, just until everything is heated through.

10. Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if using.

Notes

Substitutions:

If a similar recipe uses cooking wine or alcohol in the sauce, replace it with chicken or vegetable broth plus lemon juice for balance.

If pork is used in related versions, substitute with shrimp, chicken breast, tofu, or tempeh to keep the meal lean and family safe.

For gluten free needs, replace soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.

 

Timing and Tips:

Total cook time is about 15 minutes. Shrimp should be removed from heat as soon as they turn pink to avoid overcooking.

For protein dinner meal prep, allow the dish to cool slightly before portioning to prevent excess moisture in containers.

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