Description
A quick and easy high-protein honey garlic shrimp recipe, bursting with sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or sesame oil)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (minced, optional)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your shrimp by thawing them if using frozen. Peel and devein if necessary.
- In a mixing bowl, combine honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and ginger. Whisk to blend.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
Serve over rice, quinoa, or mixed greens. Can be served with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: shrimp recipe, high-protein, honey garlic, quick meal, easy dinner