Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp


  • Author: ethanmiller
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Paleo

Description

A quick and healthy dish featuring shrimp coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooked rice or vegetables for serving

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine honey, minced garlic, and soy sauce; mix well.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat for about a minute.
  3. Add shrimp to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 1-2 minutes until they start to turn pink.
  4. Pour the honey garlic mixture over the shrimp and stir gently; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until shrimp are fully cooked and sauce thickens.
  5. Serve over rice or vegetables.

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh shrimp and feel free to customize the sauce with spices. Store leftovers properly to maintain freshness.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-frying
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 170mg

Keywords: shrimp, honey garlic, high-protein, quick meal, seafood