Description
High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp is a quick and delicious dish that perfectly marries sweet honey and savory garlic. This easy recipe makes a fantastic option for busy weeknights, special gatherings, or meal prep, delivering a satisfying protein boost that everyone will enjoy. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up this flavorful shrimp dish, perfect over rice or noodles, or even served in tacos. With its kid-friendly taste and minimal ingredients, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- In a mixing bowl, combine honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, and optional cornstarch for thickness.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer.
- Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until pink.
- Pour the sauce over shrimp; toss to coat evenly.
- Lower heat and let simmer for 3-5 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 190mg