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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

A quick and flavorful shrimp dish marinated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the shrimp
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined Fresh or properly thawed from frozen
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For cooking shrimp
  • Salt and pepper to taste For seasoning
For the sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated Optional for added flavor
For serving
  • Cooked rice or vegetables For serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink.
  4. Pour honey garlic mixture over the shrimp and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring to coat.

Notes

For added flavor, garnish with fresh green onions or sesame seeds. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.