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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

A quick and addictive shrimp dish with a sweet honey and savory garlic sauce, ready in under 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Give it a gentle stir to meld those flavors together.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the shrimp, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  2. Cook for 2-3 minutes, flipping until the shrimp turn a lovely pink hue.
  3. Now, pour your glorious honey garlic mixture over the shrimp. Let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats each shrimp beautifully.
Serving
  1. Serve your creation over a bed of steamed rice or alongside your favorite veggies for a nutritious finish.

Notes

Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds for added flavor. Try pairing with steamed broccoli or coconut jasmine rice.