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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

A delightful combination of sweet and savory shrimp cooked in honey garlic sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Fusion
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • to taste Salt and pepper
For Serving
  • Cooked rice or vegetables For serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse the shrimp and pat them dry, then set aside.
  2. In a bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic, and stir well.
Cooking
  1. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
  3. Pour the honey garlic mixture over the shrimp and stir until well-coated; cook for another 2 minutes.
Serving
  1. Serve the shrimp over rice or vegetables and drizzle with the remaining sauce.

Notes

Tips: Make sure to pat dry the shrimp for better searing. Customize your sauce with lemon juice or red pepper flakes for extra flavor. Do not overcook the shrimp!