High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp
A simple and delicious high-protein dish featuring shrimp coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Cooked rice or vegetables for serving
Instructions
- Start by ensuring your shrimp are peeled and deveined. Rinse them under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk together the honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil shimmers, add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked shrimp in the skillet. Toss gently to coat the shrimp and let it simmer for another minute.
- Remove from heat and serve hot over your choice of cooked rice, quinoa, or sautéed vegetables.
Notes
For a complete meal, consider pairing this dish with a vegetable stir-fry or a fresh salad. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 160mg