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High-protein honey garlic shrimp dish served with vegetables and rice

High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

This quick and easy High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, packed with flavor, and ready in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Fusion
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined Medium/large works best
  • 1/4 cup honey Runny honey melts easily
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Low-sodium if watching salt
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic = bigger flavor
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Neutral oil also fine
  • to taste salt and pepper Season lightly to start
  • optional cooked rice or steamed vegetables for serving Jasmine rice or broccoli pairs well

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic in a small bowl until smooth; set the sauce aside.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil so it shimmers.
Cooking
  1. Add the shrimp in a single layer; cook 2–3 minutes on one side until edges turn golden.
  2. Flip the shrimp and cook another 2–3 minutes until pink and just firm.
  3. Pour the honey-garlic sauce over the shrimp and stir; cook 1–2 minutes more, allowing the sauce to thicken.
  4. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.
  5. Serve immediately over rice or with steamed vegetables.

Notes

Peel shrimp at home and freeze in a flat bag for quick thawing later. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming. Add red pepper flakes or chopped cilantro for variation.