Description
High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp is a delectable dish that seamlessly blends sweet honey and savory garlic, offering a flavor experience that’s both delightful and nutritious. This quick-to-prepare recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, or entertaining guests. With protein-packed shrimp as the star ingredient, it not only satisfies your taste buds but also supports muscle health. Serve it over rice or noodles for a balanced meal, or enjoy it on skewers as a fun appetizer. In just about 40 minutes, you can whip up this mouthwatering dish that’s sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large 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
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- In a bowl, mix honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and olive oil. Add cornstarch if desired for thickness.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer.
- Season with salt and pepper; cook for 2-3 minutes until shrimp turn pink.
- Pour the sauce over the shrimp and toss gently to coat.
- Lower heat and simmer for 3-5 minutes until fully cooked and sauce thickens.
- Garnish with green onions before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg