Description
High Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp – An Amazing Ultimate Recipe
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5–2 lbs large shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 4–6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (optional)
- 1/2 tsp Sriracha (optional)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp cold water
- 2 tbsp green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Cooked rice/quinoa/cauliflower rice (for serving)
- Steamed broccoli/asparagus (for serving)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Thaw shrimp if frozen; pat very dry with paper towels. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes (if using). Toss to coat and let sit 5-10 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar (if using), and Sriracha (if using). Set aside.
- In a small separate bowl, whisk 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold water until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat 1-2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Cook shrimp in two batches for 1-2 minutes per side until pink, opaque, and lightly seared. Do not overcook. Remove cooked shrimp to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium. Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce base into the skillet, stirring to scrape up any browned bits. Bring to a gentle simmer. Re-whisk the cornstarch slurry and slowly pour into the simmering sauce while continuously whisking for 1-2 minutes, until the sauce thickens to a glossy consistency.
- Return all cooked shrimp to the skillet. Toss gently to coat thoroughly in the thickened honey garlic glaze. Simmer for just 1-2 minutes to warm through. Remove from heat, garnish generously with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately with cooked rice/quinoa/cauliflower rice, steamed vegetables, and lime wedges.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: High Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp, Shrimp Recipe, Quick Dinner, Healthy Meal