Description
This quick and easy High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp is perfect for busy weeknights, offering a flavorful, sweet, and garlicky glaze with lean protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined (16–20 count preferred)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Steamed rice or favorite vegetables, for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper. Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer.
- Cook shrimp 2–3 minutes on the first side until edges turn opaque and pink, then flip and cook another 2–3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, pour the honey-garlic mixture over the shrimp, and toss quickly to coat. Let bubble for 30–60 seconds until thickened.
- Serve immediately with steamed rice or vegetables.
Notes
If using frozen shrimp, thaw in cold water and pat dry. For a gluten-free version, swap soy sauce for tamari or coconut aminos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: shrimp, honey garlic, quick dinner, protein-rich, weeknight meal