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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

A delightful dish combining sweet and savory flavors, perfect for weeknight dinners and special gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined If using frozen shrimp, ensure they're thawed properly before cooking.
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce Substitute with gluten-free soy sauce if needed.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • as needed Cooked rice or vegetables for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix together the honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat evenly in the mixture.
Cooking
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the shrimp.
  2. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  3. Serve the shrimp with steamed rice or your favorite vegetables.

Notes

For added flavor, marinate shrimp in the honey-soy mixture for 15-30 minutes before cooking. Spice it up by adding red pepper flakes.