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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp - Easy homemade recipe

High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

Juicy shrimp in a sticky-sweet garlic sauce that's ready in 20 minutes and packs 21g of protein per serving
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs medium shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/3 cup raw honey
  • 4 large garlic cloves minced
  • 3 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tsp avocado or vegetable oil
  • Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish

Method
 

  1. Pat shrimp dry and set aside. In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, half the garlic, and red pepper flakes if using.
  2. Reserve half the sauce. Toss shrimp with remaining sauce and let marinate 10 minutes.
  3. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high. Cook shrimp in single layer 2 minutes per side until pink. Remove to plate.
  4. In same pan, sauté remaining garlic 30 seconds until fragrant. Add reserved sauce and simmer 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Return shrimp to pan, toss to coat. Remove from heat, stir in rice vinegar and sesame oil.
  6. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve immediately over rice or vegetables.

Notes

For spicier version, add 1 tbsp gochujang to marinade. Vegetarian? Substitute extra-firm tofu pressed and cubed.