Description
High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp is a delectable dish that marries sweet and savory flavors in a quick, protein-packed meal. Ideal for both busy weeknights and special occasions, this recipe impresses with its simplicity and incredible taste. With tender shrimp coated in a luscious honey garlic sauce, it promises to make any dinner memorable. Plus, you can adapt it easily with different proteins or vegetables, ensuring that it suits various dietary preferences. Whether served over rice, tucked into tacos, or tossed in salads, this versatile dish will quickly become a family favorite.
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
- Optional: 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for thickening)
- For garnish: 2 green onions (sliced), sesame seeds
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- In a mixing bowl, combine honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and olive oil. Stir in cornstarch for thicker sauce if desired.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer.
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper; cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink.
- Pour the honey garlic mixture over the shrimp and toss to coat evenly.
- Lower heat and simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes until cooked through and sauce thickens.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg