Why Make This Recipe
High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp is a delicious and healthy choice for any meal. This dish is not only packed with protein from the shrimp, but it also has a sweet and savory flavor. The honey and garlic sauce gives it a unique twist, making it perfect for a quick dinner or a special occasion. Plus, it’s easy to make, allowing you to enjoy a tasty meal without spending too much time in the kitchen.
How to Make High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp
Ingredients:
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Steamed rice or your favorite vegetables, for serving
Directions:
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring to coat.
- Serve with steamed rice or vegetables.
How to Serve High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp
Serve High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp over a bed of steamed rice for a satisfying meal. You can also pair it with your favorite vegetables like broccoli, snap peas, or bell peppers. The flavors of the dish complement the rice and veggies perfectly.
How to Store High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp
You can store any leftovers of High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp in an airtight container in the fridge. It will keep well for up to 2 days. When you want to eat it again, reheat it in a skillet over low heat until warmed through.
Tips to Make High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp
- For extra flavor, let the shrimp marinate in the honey garlic mixture for 15-30 minutes before cooking.
- Make sure to not overcook the shrimp; they should be pink and opaque when done.
- Feel free to add some red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Variation
You can add different vegetables into the dish as you cook the shrimp. Snap peas, bell peppers, or zucchini work well with the honey garlic sauce.
FAQs
Q1: Can I use frozen shrimp for this recipe?
Yes, you can use frozen shrimp; just make sure to thaw them completely before cooking.
Q2: Is this dish gluten-free?
To make this dish gluten-free, use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari instead of regular soy sauce.
Q3: Can I use another protein instead of shrimp?
Yes, you can easily substitute shrimp with chicken, tofu, or even salmon. Just adjust the cooking time accordingly.
High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Pescatarian
Description
A delicious and healthy shrimp dish with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for quick dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Steamed rice or your favorite vegetables, for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring to coat.
- Serve with steamed rice or vegetables.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the shrimp marinate in the honey garlic mixture for 15-30 minutes before cooking. Avoid overcooking the shrimp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
