High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp
A quick and delightful dish featuring shrimp in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Steamed rice or vegetables for serving
Instructions
- Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, mix together honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic.
- Heat the Olive Oil: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Season the Shrimp: Add shrimp to the pan and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the Sauce Over: Pour the honey garlic mixture over the shrimp.
- Cook Until Perfect: Cook for about 3-5 minutes, until shrimp is pink and cooked through.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve over steamed rice or alongside your favorite vegetables.
Notes
Use the freshest shrimp available for the best results. Don’t overcook to maintain a tender texture. Adjust sweetness with lime juice for a zing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg