Description
This High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp recipe is quick to prepare, packed with flavor, and offers a touch of sweetness that’s irresistibly satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound 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
- Steamed rice or vegetables for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir until well blended to create your sauce.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the shrimp.
- Once the shrimp turns opaque, pour your honey garlic sauce over them.
- Cook for approximately 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Serve the shrimp over a bed of steamed rice or alongside your favorite vegetables.
Notes
Ensure not to overcook the shrimp for tenderness. Feel free to substitute soy sauce with tamari for gluten-free, or honey with maple syrup for vegan-friendly options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: shrimp, honey garlic, high protein, quick recipe, easy dinner, Asian cuisine