High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp: An Easy, Flavor-Packed Healthy Recipe
This high-protein honey garlic shrimp is a quick, flavorful, and healthy skillet recipe made with a sticky garlic glaze and tender shrimp.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish, Seafood
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Mix honey, garlic, soy sauce, and olive oil in a bowl.
- Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook shrimp 2–3 minutes until pink.
- Add sauce and toss to coat evenly.
- Simmer 3–5 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve warm immediately.
Notes
- Do not overcook shrimp or they become rubbery.
- Add chili flakes for heat.
- Serve with rice or steamed vegetables.