High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp: Easy Weeknight Delight
A delicious and healthy high-protein dish that is quick to prepare, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: main dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or steamed vegetables.
- For a lower sodium option, use low-sodium soy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 200
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