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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

Juicy shrimp cooked in a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze, perfect for a quick, high-protein meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main, Seafood
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Shrimp and Sauce
  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 0.5 tsp red chili flakes optional
  • 0.5 lemon juice of
  • 1 tsp cornstarch slurry optional
  • 2 tbsp green onions chopped
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Tongs or spatula

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
  4. Add honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, lemon juice, and chili flakes to the skillet. Simmer 1–2 minutes.
  5. Optional: Add cornstarch slurry to thicken sauce, cook 30 seconds.
  6. Return shrimp to skillet and toss in the glaze.
  7. Remove from heat and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overcook shrimp to keep them tender.