Description
This High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp recipe is a flavorful and easy dish that’s perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. Succulent shrimp are coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, creating a delicious flavor combination that pairs well with rice or vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp:
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
Honey Garlic Sauce:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- to taste Salt and pepper
Additional:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Cooked rice or vegetables for serving
Instructions
- Preparation: In a bowl, combine honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Cooking: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side. Pour honey garlic sauce over shrimp and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serving: Serve shrimp with rice or vegetables, garnished with sesame seeds or green onions.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Make sure not to overcook the shrimp to keep them tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 230mg