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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

A quick, high-protein dinner featuring succulent shrimp and crisp broccoli tossed in a savory-sweet homemade honey garlic glaze. Ready in under 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian-Fusion
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Stir Fry Base
  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 cups broccoli florets fresh or thawed frozen
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp butter optional, for finishing
  • pinch salt and pepper to taste
Honey Garlic Sauce
  • 0.33 cup honey
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic fresh cloves
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. In a separate cup, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry.
  2. Pat shrimp completely dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and sear for 1-2 minutes per side until golden and pink. Remove shrimp from pan.
  4. In the same pan, add broccoli florets and a splash of water. Cover and steam for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.
  5. Pour the sauce mixture into the pan with the broccoli and let simmer for 30 seconds. Stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken.
  6. Add the cooked shrimp back into the pan and toss to coat in the glossy sauce. Stir in optional butter for extra shine. Serve immediately.

Notes

Serve over steamed rice or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.