Description
This High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp is a delightful dish packed with flavor, perfect for a quick and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Steamed rice or vegetables for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the bowl and coat them well in the honey-garlic mixture. Let them marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the marinated shrimp. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Once cooked, remove the shrimp from the skillet and serve over steamed rice or alongside fresh vegetables.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate the shrimp longer, up to 1 hour. Avoid overcrowding the skillet for an even cook.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg