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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

A quick, healthy, and flavorful shrimp dish that cooks fast and is perfect for meal prep, featuring a delightful honey garlic sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined Fresh or thawed for best texture
  • 1/4 cup honey Can be reduced for lower sugar option
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Use tamari for gluten-free option
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • as needed Cooked rice or steamed vegetables for serving Great for a balanced meal

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
Cooking
  1. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  2. Pour the honey garlic mixture over the shrimp and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serving
  1. Serve the shrimp with steamed rice or your favorite vegetables.

Notes

Store cooked shrimp in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Great for meal prep! For freezing, place in a tight freezer bag for up to 2 months.