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Plate of high-protein honey garlic shrimp with vegetables and rice

High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

A delicious combination of sweet honey and savory garlic that transforms shrimp into a quick and healthy meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp and Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup honey Can substitute with maple syrup.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce Use tamari for gluten-free option.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • to taste salt and pepper
Serving Suggestions
  • as needed Steamed rice or vegetables For serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix together the honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Cooking
  1. Add the shrimp to the pan and cook until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  2. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring to coat the shrimp in the sauce.
Serving
  1. Serve the shrimp over steamed rice or alongside your favorite vegetables.

Notes

To enhance flavor, consider marinating the shrimp in the honey garlic sauce for 15-30 minutes before cooking. Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions for added texture.