Description
Juicy shrimp cooked in a sticky honey garlic sauce that’s sweet, savory, and packed with lean protein a fast, healthy dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tbsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup honey
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water
Salt and black pepper to taste
Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Pat shrimp dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, vinegar, red pepper flakes, cornstarch, and water.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until just pink; remove and set aside.
5. Reduce heat to medium and add garlic to the skillet; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
6. Pour honey garlic sauce into the skillet and simmer until slightly thickened.
7. Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
8. Cook for 1–2 more minutes until shrimp are fully cooked and glazed.
9. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Serve over rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for a balanced meal.
For extra protein, pair with steamed edamame or broccoli.
Do not overcook shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: honey garlic shrimp, high protein shrimp, healthy shrimp dinner, quick shrimp recipe