High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp
A quick and delicious shrimp dish featuring honey and garlic, perfect for busy nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or steamed vegetables for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic, then set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet, sautéing until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour the honey garlic mixture over the shrimp and let it bubble for another 2-3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the shrimp over rice or with steamed vegetables, drizzling any extra sauce over the top.
Notes
Pair with fresh vegetables or a side salad for a balanced meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg