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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

A quick and delicious shrimp dish packed with protein, sweet and savory flavors, perfect for busy evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger optional
For Seasoning and Garnish
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • as needed Fresh parsley or scallions for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by making sure your shrimp is peeled and deveined.
Mixing Sauce
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
Cooking
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Once hot, toss in the shrimp. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on one side until they turn pink.
  3. Flip the shrimp and pour in the honey-garlic sauce. Sizzle for another 3-4 minutes until shrimp are fully cooked and coated.
Final Touches
  1. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle garnish over shrimp before serving.
  2. Serve immediately, over rice or in a salad.

Notes

If using smaller shrimp, adjust your cooking time. This recipe is great for meal prep; store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.