High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe
This high-protein honey garlic shrimp recipe is sweet, savory, and ready in under 15 minutes! Perfect for a healthy dinner or quick meal prep option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–15 minutes
- Total Time: 25–30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Course, Dinner, High Protein
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, American
Ingredients
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
¼ cup honey
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp olive oil (plus more for cooking)
1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare the Shrimp:
Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
Make the Sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, and cornstarch (if using).
Cook the Shrimp:
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a little olive oil. Add shrimp in a single layer.
Season:
Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes until pink on one side.
Add the Sauce:
Flip shrimp and pour in the honey garlic sauce. Toss well to coat.
Simmer:
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for another 3–5 minutes until shrimp are cooked through and sauce has thickened.
Garnish and Serve:
Remove from heat, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve hot.
Notes
Substitutions: You can swap shrimp with chicken, tofu, or scallops for a different take on this recipe.
Serve over steamed rice, cauliflower rice, or noodles.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days and reheat gently.
