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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp That Will Fuel Your Day

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Learn how to make delicious High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil (for a neutral, heart-healthy flavor)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced (Mama Lu always said fresh garlic was the soul of any good meal)
  • 1/4 cup honey (raw or local honey if you can find it, for that floral richness)
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free option)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (adds a gentle tang and brightens the sauce)
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for a little kick)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley or scallions, for garnish (because fresh herbs always make a dish feel like a celebration)
  • Lemon wedges, for serving (a squeeze of brightness is like sunshine on the plate)

Substitution tips: If you don’t have honey, maple syrup works beautifully here, lending a deeper caramel note. For garlic, garlic powder can be a last-minute stand-in, but fresh always wins for depth. And if shrimp isn’t your thing, chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces can carry the sauce just as well.

Instructions

  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to ensure they sear nicely. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes. The smell of warming oil always reminds me of Mama Lu’s skillet warming on the stove before Sunday dinner.
  3. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 2 minutes on one side, until pink and just starting to curl.
  4. Flip the shrimp and add the minced garlic to the pan. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring the garlic gently to avoid burning. You want that fragrant garlic aroma to fill your kitchen, like the first sign that something good is coming.
  5. Lower the heat to medium and pour in the honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Stir well to coat the shrimp evenly in the sticky sauce.
  6. Let the sauce bubble gently for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly and coats the shrimp with a glossy glaze. If you like a bit of heat, sprinkle in the crushed red pepper flakes now.
  7. Remove from heat once the shrimp are fully cooked and the sauce has thickened to your liking. Remember, shrimp cook fast — overcooking makes them tough, and that’s a kitchen sin Mama Lu would frown upon.
  8. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or scallions and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

From my porch swing in the mountains to my small kitchen in Portland, this recipe has been a bridge between worlds — fast, fresh, and full of heart.

Find it online: https://claracooking.com/high-protein-honey-garlic-shrimp/