High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp
A quick, flavorful dish featuring tender shrimp coated in a sticky honey-garlic glaze, perfect for a fast weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: High-Protein
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails optional)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or vegetables for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, and soy sauce until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Pat the shrimp dry and season lightly with salt and pepper. Add them to the pan in a single layer.
- Cook shrimp until the edges turn pink, about 2–3 minutes per side.
- Lower heat to medium-low, pour the honey-garlic mixture over shrimp, stir to coat, and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately over steamed rice or with vegetables.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, prepare a cornstarch slurry. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container and use within 3 days.