Irresistible High Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe
High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp is a deliciously balanced dish that combines succulent shrimp with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup pure honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 2 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Pour the honey garlic mixture over the shrimp and stir gently until evenly coated. Let it bubble for an additional minute.
- Serve over rice or with steamed vegetables; garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 170mg