Description
Elevate your dinner game with High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp, a deliciously simple dish that combines the sweetness of honey with the robust flavor of garlic. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, requiring just 15 minutes from prep to plate. Packed with protein-rich shrimp, it not only satisfies your taste buds but also supports your health-conscious lifestyle. Serve it over rice, toss it in a salad, or enjoy it on its own—this versatile dish is sure to impress family and friends alike.
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 shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, and optional cornstarch until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until shrimp turn pink; pour the sauce over them.
- Simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes until shrimp are fully cooked and sauce thickens.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg