High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp – Sweet, Savory, and Protein-Packed
High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp is a quick, flavorful, and protein-packed dish with succulent shrimp coated in a sweet and garlicky sauce. Perfect for weeknights or a fast healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–15 minutes
- Total Time: 25–30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ¼ 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)
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- In a bowl, mix honey, garlic, soy sauce, and olive oil. Add cornstarch if a thicker sauce is desired.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer.
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Cook 2–3 minutes until pink.
- Pour honey garlic sauce over shrimp and toss to coat evenly.
- Lower heat and simmer 3–5 minutes until shrimp are cooked through and sauce thickens.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Serve with rice, noodles, or vegetables for a complete meal.
- Adjust garlic and honey levels to taste.
- For extra protein, pair with steamed broccoli or edamame.