High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp
A sweet and savory shrimp dish that’s packed with protein and perfect for weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Low-Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Steamed rice or vegetables for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp by peeling, deveining, and drying them lightly on paper towels.
- Combine honey and soy sauce in a small bowl and whisk until mixed.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the shrimp in a single layer.
- Cook shrimp for about 2-3 minutes until turning pink around the edges.
- Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour the honey-soy mixture over the shrimp, tossing to coat well and cook for another minute.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve over steamed rice or vegetables.
Notes
For a twist, consider adding lime zest or a pinch of red pepper flakes. For a vegetarian option, swap shrimp for tofu.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: shrimp, honey garlic, high-protein, quick recipe, weeknight meal
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