High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp
A quick and flavorful dish featuring shrimp glazed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
For the sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce Substitute with tamari for a gluten-free option.
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
For the shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined Fresh shrimp yields the best result; frozen shrimp is a substitute if thawed.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil For cooking the shrimp.
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- Cooked rice or vegetables for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger to create a fragrant sauce.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.
Cooking
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for two to three minutes per side until pink and softly curled.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce into the skillet and let it simmer for an additional two to three minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Season the dish with salt and pepper to your preference.
Serving
- Serve over cooked rice or alongside your favorite vegetables for a rounded meal.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate shrimp in the sauce for 30 minutes before cooking. Add lime juice or a splash of sesame oil for added depth. Serve with crusty bread or transform into a salad.