Description
Indulge in this quick and easy High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp recipe that combines sweet and savory flavors to tantalize your taste buds in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/3 cup raw honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Start by ensuring your shrimp are peeled, deveined, and thoroughly washed. Pat them dry with paper towels.
- Mix Your Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Heat It Up: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil until shimmering. Add the shrimp and sauté for about 2 minutes per side until they turn pink.
- Add the Sauce: Pour the honey-garlic mixture over the cooked shrimp. Stir frequently for about 3 minutes as it bubbles and thickens.
- Serve It Right: Once the sauce has thickened slightly, remove from heat and plate the shrimp over rice or noodles.
- Garnish (Optional): Top with chopped green onions or sesame seeds before serving for an extra touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
Keywords: - Feel free to substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu. - For additional flavor, marinate the shrimp in the sauce before cooking. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently in a skillet.