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High Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

A quick and easy dish featuring juicy shrimp simmered in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for busy nights or special gatherings!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the shrimp
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
For the sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Toasting adds flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking shrimp.
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch Optional for thickening.
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • to taste green onions, chopped For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, and cornstarch (if using).
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cooking
  1. Add shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Cook shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until pink and cooked through.
  3. Pour the honey garlic mixture over the shrimp and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce is bubbly and slightly thickened.
Serving
  1. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions.
  2. Serve immediately, optionally on a bed of rice or a colorful salad.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days or freeze for up to a month. Thaw and reheat before serving. Consider substituting shrimp with tofu or chicken for variations.