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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

Savory High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp in Just 12 Minutes

This High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp recipe is quick, healthy, and packed with flavor.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey agave syrup can substitute
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced or garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or any neutral oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch optional for thicker sauce
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped or shallots
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds optional

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • spatula
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine honey, garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, and cornstarch. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add shrimp in a single layer.
  4. Season shrimp with salt and pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.
  5. Pour sauce over the shrimp, stir gently, and increase heat to medium to allow bubbling.
  6. Simmer shrimp in sauce for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens and is glossy.
  7. Remove from heat and sprinkle green onions and sesame seeds on top.
  8. Serve immediately on rice or with steamed vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 24gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Leftover shrimp can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently on low heat.

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