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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp served on white plate over brown rice with sesame seeds and green onions

High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

Emily Wilson
This High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp is a quick and flavorful 30-minute dinner packed with lean protein. Juicy shrimp are coated in a glossy honey garlic sauce that balances sweet and savory notes perfectly. Ideal for healthy weeknight meals or meal prep, this dish pairs beautifully with rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian-Inspired
Servings 4 servings
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Tongs or Spatula

Ingredients
  

Shrimp

  • 1 pound Large shrimp, peeled and deveined Pat dry before cooking
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper

Honey Garlic Sauce

  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch Optional, for thickening

Garnish

  • 2 Green onions, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds Optional

Instructions
 

  • Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, and cornstarch if using.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a small drizzle of olive oil and place shrimp in a single layer.
  • Cook shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes on one side until pink and lightly golden. Flip and cook another 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium and pour the honey garlic sauce into the skillet. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the shrimp.
  • Remove from heat once shrimp are opaque and cooked through. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

Do not overcook the shrimp, as they can become rubbery. Shrimp are perfectly cooked when they reach an internal temperature of 120 to 125°F and curl into a loose C shape. For meal prep, store in airtight containers for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts:
•Calories: 220 kcal 
•Total Fat: 7 g 
•Saturated Fat: 1 g 
•Cholesterol: 190 mg 
•Sodium: 600 mg 
•Total Carbohydrates: 20 g 
•Dietary Fiber: 0 g 
•Sugars: 17 g 
•Protein: 27 g 
•Potassium: 250 mg 
•Vitamin A: 80 IU 
•Vitamin C: 3 mg 
•Calcium: 70 mg 
•Iron: 2 mg