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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

This dish combines juicy shrimp with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, making it perfect for dinner on a weeknight or impressing guests at a gathering. Ready in under 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Healthy
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup honey Adjust sweetness to taste
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
  • Steamed rice or vegetables for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix honey, garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add the shrimp and marinate for 15-20 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Heat a pan over medium heat and add the shrimp.
  2. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through.
Serving
  1. Serve over steamed rice or with your favorite vegetables.
  2. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.

Notes

Don't overcook the shrimp; they should be pink and slightly firm. Feel free to add red pepper flakes for heat or mix in your favorite vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli.