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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp for a Quick Family Feast

Experience a quick, flavorful dish with High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp that the whole family will love.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Large Shrimp peeled and deveined
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Honey substitute with agave nectar for lower glycemic index
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh minced
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce tamari is a gluten-free alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil for higher heat
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch optional for thickening the sauce
Seasoning and Garnish
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 stalks Green Onions for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds optional for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by rinsing the large shrimp under cold water, then pat them dry using paper towels.
  2. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and olive oil.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes until it reaches sizzling temperature, then drizzle in some olive oil.
  4. While the shrimp are cooking, sprinkle them generously with salt and pepper for enhanced flavor.
  5. Once the shrimp are cooked to perfection, pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp in the skillet.
  6. Lower the heat and let the shrimp and sauce simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes.
  7. Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the cooked shrimp to a serving dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 22gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is versatile; you can swap shrimp for chicken, tofu, or scallops, and add vegetables for extra nutrition.

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