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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

A quick, flavorful shrimp dish with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for busy nights or relaxed weekends.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound shrimp Pat dry before seasoning.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For sautéing.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Sauté until fragrant.
  • 2 tablespoons honey Can substitute with maple syrup.
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce Adds savory flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Add more for extra spice.
  • 1 pinch salt For seasoning shrimp.
  • 1 pinch black pepper For seasoning shrimp.
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel and season evenly with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Cooking
  1. Place shrimp in the skillet in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes.
  2. Flip shrimp and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until opaque.
  3. Pour honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes into the skillet.
  4. Stir to coat the shrimp and cook for an additional minute until sauce thickens.
  5. Remove skillet from heat and sprinkle parsley over the shrimp.
  6. Transfer shrimp to a serving platter and serve immediately.

Notes

For serving, these shrimp go great over rice or quinoa, in tacos, or tossed in a salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat gently.