High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp: A Juicy Delight for Dinner
High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp is a delectable dish that balances sweetness and savory delight, making it perfect for a satisfying dinner.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-free
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 green onions for garnish
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, olive oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Add shrimp to the marinade and let it soak for about 15 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and pour in the shrimp and marinade.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Pour in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce and stir until well combined.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of sesame oil.
- Serve with steamed rice or zucchini noodles for a low-carb option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp, Shrimp Recipe, Dinner Recipe, High-Protein