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High-protein honey garlic shrimp dish garnished with green onions

High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

A quick and easy one-pan recipe that combines sticky-sweet honey and savory garlic to elevate shrimp into a delightful dish perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 295
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined Opt for fresh or fully thawed frozen shrimp
  • 1/4 cup honey Adjust the amount according to your sweet preference
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Low-sodium soy sauce, tamari, or coconut aminos are alternatives
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Toasting the garlic enhances flavor
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking the shrimp
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • for serving Cooked rice or steamed vegetables Optional, for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic until combined.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  3. Add the shrimp to the pan, seasoning with salt and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Cook shrimp until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp, cooking for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  3. Serve the shrimp over cooked rice or with steamed vegetables.

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in a pan over medium-high heat. You can also drizzle leftover sauce over veggies or rice.