High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp: A Juicy Weeknight Delight
Enjoy this high-protein honey garlic shrimp recipe that’s perfect for a weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp and stir well.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Serve with steamed rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
- Make sure not to overcook the shrimp to keep them juicy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 24 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 5 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 220 mg
Keywords: High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp