High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp
A sweet and savory shrimp dish that’s packed with protein and easy to prepare, perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Cooked rice or steamed vegetables, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare your shrimp by rinsing them under cold water and patting them dry with paper towels.
- Make the sauce by whisking together honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic in a medium bowl.
- Heat the pan over medium-high heat and add olive oil until it shimmers.
- Cook the shrimp in a single layer for about 2 minutes, then flip and cook for another minute.
- Serve the shrimp over fluffy rice or steamed vegetables and drizzle extra sauce on top.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce. Adding a squeeze of fresh lime juice to the sauce can enhance the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: shrimp, honey garlic shrimp, easy dinners, high protein
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