Description
High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp is a deliciously balanced dish that combines succulent shrimp with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this quick recipe not only satisfies your taste buds but also provides essential nutrients. Serve it over rice or alongside fresh vegetables for a complete meal that will impress friends and family alike.
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.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 160mg