Description
A delightful combination of sweet, savory, and umami flavors, this high-protein dish can be prepared in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Steamed rice or vegetables for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic until well combined.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the shrimp to the pan in a single layer and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and opaque.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens a little.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or alongside fresh vegetables.
Notes
Consider marinating the shrimp in the honey garlic mixture for 30 minutes before cooking for deeper flavor. Use wild-caught shrimp for enhanced taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: shrimp, honey garlic, high-protein, quick meal, easy recipe