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Plate of high-protein honey garlic shrimp served with vegetables

High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

A quick and flavorful one-pan dish featuring juicy shrimp in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix together honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Cooking
  1. Add the shrimp to the pan. Season with salt and pepper, cooking until pink, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
  2. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until coated and heated through.
Serving
  1. Serve over steamed rice or with your favorite vegetables.

Notes

Don’t overcook the shrimp; they cook fast, and no one likes a rubbery texture! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the shrimp for up to three months. Reheat using a skillet over low heat for best results.