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Delicious honey garlic shrimp served on a plate with fresh herbs and vegetables.

High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

A quick and nutritious dish featuring shrimp marinated in a honey garlic sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the marinade
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined Use fresh shrimp for best flavor.
  • Cooked rice or vegetables for serving Serve with steamed rice or fresh vegetables.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  2. Marinate the shrimp in the sauce for about 15 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the marinated shrimp.
  2. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
  3. Serve the shrimp over steamed rice or with your favorite vegetables.

Notes

Enhance flavor with lime juice or customize with chicken or tofu.