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High-protein honey garlic shrimp dish served with vegetables

High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

This High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp is a warm, simple dish that mixes sweet honey with garlic and soy for a bright sauce. Packed with flavor and high in protein, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger (optional) Can be omitted if desired.
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped green onion or parsley for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the shrimp dry and season with a little salt and pepper.
  2. In a small bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger (if using).
  3. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
Cooking
  1. Add shrimp in one layer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and curled. Do not overcook.
  2. Lower the heat and pour the honey garlic sauce into the pan. Stir and cook for 1 more minute until the sauce thickens and coats the shrimp.
  3. Remove from heat, garnish with green onion or parsley, and serve right away.

Notes

Pat shrimp dry before cooking for a nice sear. Use large or extra-large shrimp for more protein per bite. Taste the sauce before adding, and adjust honey or soy to your taste. If sauce gets too thick, add a splash of water to loosen it.