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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

A quick and tasty shrimp dish with sweet honey and strong garlic, perfect for a fast dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Use gluten-free tamari for a gluten-free option
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving
  • Cooked rice or vegetables for serving Steamed rice, quinoa, or vegetables of choice

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Cooking
  1. Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  2. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring to coat.
Serving
  1. Serve the shrimp hot over steamed rice or with your favorite vegetables.

Notes

For serving, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds or chopped green onions. A wedge of lime or lemon on the side lifts the flavors.