High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe
A quick and delicious High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp recipe featuring tender shrimp coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for a healthy dinner or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels to ensure they cook evenly and absorb the sauce better.
- Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and olive oil. Add cornstarch if you prefer a thicker sauce, mixing until smooth.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a little olive oil. Add the shrimp in a single layer to ensure even cooking.
- Season the Shrimp: Sprinkle salt and pepper over the shrimp. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp begin turning pink on one side.
- Add the Sauce: Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce over the shrimp. Toss everything to coat the shrimp evenly with the sauce.
- Let it Simmer: Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the shrimp simmer for 3-5 minutes until they are cooked through and the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
- Garnish: Remove the skillet from heat, garnish with sliced green onions and sprinkle sesame seeds over the top if desired for added flavor and texture.
- Serve: Serve immediately while warm, perfect over rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables.
Notes
- Make sure shrimp are fully thawed if using frozen for even cooking.
- Add cornstarch only if you want a thicker glaze on your shrimp.
- Adjust honey to soy sauce ratio to taste for sweeter or saltier flavor.
- Serve with steamed rice or sautéed greens for a complete meal.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or red pepper flakes for extra flavor and heat if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approx. 4 oz shrimp with sauce)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
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