High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp
A quick and scrumptious dish packed with flavor and lean protein, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined Use large shrimp for even cooking.
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking.
- to taste Salt and pepper
- for garnish Chopped green onions For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic to create the sauce.
Cooking
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Once hot, add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring until the shrimp are well-coated and the sauce slightly thickens.
Serving
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped green onions, and serve over rice or with sautéed veggies.
Notes
Shrimp size matters: Use large shrimp for even cooking. If the sauce is too thin, let it simmer longer. Feel free to add veggies like bell peppers or snap peas for extra nutrition.