High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp
A quick and nourishing dish featuring shrimp marinated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: High Protein
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
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, mix honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and olive oil until well combined.
- Marinate the shrimp: Add shrimp to the bowl and marinate for 20-30 minutes.
- Heat the pan: Heat a pan over medium heat and add a touch of olive oil.
- Sauté the shrimp: Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, until they are pink and cooked through.
- Season to perfection: Once the shrimp are cooked, season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish & serve: Serve garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
Avoid over-marinating the shrimp to prevent changes in texture. Experiment with different types of honey for unique flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 190mg