High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp
This quick and delicious high-protein honey garlic shrimp dish is coated in a sweet and savory sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or any family feast.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined Fresh or frozen, wild-caught recommended
- 1/4 cup honey Organic honey for better flavor
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce Tamari can be used for gluten-free
- 2 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic recommended
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking the shrimp
- to taste salt and pepper For seasoning
- as needed cooked rice or vegetables for serving Can substitute with quinoa or steamed broccoli
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic until combined.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Cooking
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, until they turn pink.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Serving
- Serve the honey garlic shrimp over cooked rice or alongside your favorite vegetables.
- Garnish with freshly chopped green onions or sesame seeds, and add a splash of lime juice if desired.
Notes
For storage, keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in a pan until warmed through before serving.