Description
This high-protein honey garlic shrimp is a quick and flavorful dish featuring juicy shrimp coated in a sweet and savory garlic sauce. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and lemon juice. Set aside.
- In another small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce into the same skillet and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Serve over steamed rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.
- You can substitute tamari or coconut aminos for soy sauce if preferred.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Do not overcook the shrimp, as they can become rubbery.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
