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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

A delicious and easy shrimp dish with a sweet, sticky honey garlic sauce that's perfect for busy weeknights or dinner parties.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp and Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving
  • Steamed rice or vegetables Served alongside the shrimp

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix together honey, soy sauce, garlic, olive oil, and ginger until well combined.
Cooking
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a splash of olive oil.
  2. Once hot, add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp become opaque.
  3. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring to coat.
Serving
  1. Serve generous portions over steamed rice or with your favorite veggies.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a skillet for best results. Don't overcrowd the pan and cook shrimp in batches for even cooking.