High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp
Succulent shrimp bathed in a sticky-sweet honey garlic glaze with savory umami notes from soy sauce. Perfect over rice or noodles for a protein-packed weeknight dinner that cooks faster than takeout.
10
Prep Time
10
Cook Time
20
Total Time
4
Servings
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
Succulent shrimp bathed in a sticky-sweet honey garlic glaze with savory umami notes from soy sauce. Perfect over rice or noodles for a protein-packed weeknight dinner that cooks faster than takeout.
Ingredients
Instructions
Step 1
1. Prep Shrimp: Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Step 2
2. Make Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic. For a thicker glaze, mix cornstarch with water separately, then stir into sauce.
Step 3
3. Cook Shrimp: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and slightly curled. Remove shrimp and set aside.
Step 4
4. Simmer Sauce: Reduce heat to medium. Pour sauce into the skillet and simmer 1–2 minutes until bubbling and slightly thickened (sauce will thicken more as it cools).
Step 5
5. Combine: Return shrimp to the pan, tossing to coat evenly in the glaze for 30 seconds.
Step 6
6. Serve: Plate immediately, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
You Must Know
- ✓Pat shrimp thoroughly dry before cooking to ensure a perfect sear.
- ✓For extra garlic flavor, add ½ tsp garlic powder to the sauce.
- ✓Stop cooking shrimp as soon as they turn opaque to prevent rubberiness.
Chef's Notes
Pat shrimp thoroughly dry before cooking to ensure a perfect sear.
For extra garlic flavor, add ½ tsp garlic powder to the sauce.
Stop cooking shrimp as soon as they turn opaque to prevent rubberiness.
Serving Suggestions
Serve over steamed jasmine rice, cauliflower rice, or zucchini noodles. Pair with steamed broccoli or snap peas for a balanced meal.
Nutritional Info (Per Serving)
230
Calories
24g
Protein
20g
Carbs
6g
Fat
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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp
Succulent shrimp bathed in a sticky-sweet honey garlic glaze with savory umami notes from soy sauce. Perfect over rice or noodles for a protein-packed weeknight dinner that cooks faster than takeout.
Ingredients (11)
Instructions
- Prep Shrimp: Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Make Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic. For a thicker glaze, mix cornstarch with water separately, then stir into sauce.
- Cook Shrimp: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and slightly curled. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Simmer Sauce: Reduce heat to medium. Pour sauce into the skillet and simmer 1–2 minutes until bubbling and slightly thickened (sauce will thicken more as it cools).
- Combine: Return shrimp to the pan, tossing to coat evenly in the glaze for 30 seconds.
- Serve: Plate immediately, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
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