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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

This honey garlic shrimp recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy a delicious and protein-packed meal. The sweet and savory sauce perfectly complements the tender shrimp.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)

Method
 

  1. Rinse shrimp and pat dry.
  2. Mix honey, garlic, soy sauce, and olive oil (add cornstarch for thicker sauce).
  3. Cook shrimp in olive oil over medium-high heat.
  4. Season with salt and pepper; cook until pink (2-3 minutes).
  5. Pour sauce over shrimp and toss.
  6. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until cooked and sauce thickens.
  7. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
  8. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.