Description
Delight in the sweet and savory flavors of high-protein honey garlic shrimp, a quick and easy dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: steamed rice or fresh vegetables for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic until smooth.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil until shimmering.
- Add shrimp to the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Sauté the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Pour the honey garlic mixture over the shrimp, stirring gently to coat, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve over steamed rice or alongside your favorite vegetables.
Notes
Make ahead by preparing the honey garlic sauce in advance. Shrimp can be marinated for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 190mg