Description
A scrumptious dish that’s healthy and satisfying. Enjoy this high-protein honey garlic shrimp that is bursting with flavor and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Start by rinsing your shrimp under cold water. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Mix the honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and both oils in a small bowl to create the marinade.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
- Cook the shrimp for about 2 minutes until they start to turn pink, then gently flip them.
- Drizzle the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp. Stir to coat evenly and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately over rice, quinoa, or in a fresh salad.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute shrimp with tofu or chickpeas and use maple syrup instead of honey. Adjust cooking times as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg