High Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp (Printer-friendly)

Tender shrimp coated in a rich honey garlic glaze, delivering 24g protein per serving with minimal prep time.

# What you'll need:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Marinade & Sauce

02 - 3 tbsp honey
03 - 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
04 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
05 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
07 - 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
08 - 1 tsp cornstarch, optional for thickening
09 - 2 tbsp water for slurry if using cornstarch
10 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, optional for heat

→ Garnish

11 - 2 tbsp sliced green onions
12 - 1 tsp sesame seeds

# Method:

01 - Whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a medium bowl. Reserve 2 tablespoons separately for final drizzling.
02 - Add shrimp to the remaining sauce and toss to coat thoroughly. Let marinate for 10 minutes for deeper flavor penetration.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside, keeping excess marinade.
04 - Pour reserved marinade into the skillet and bring to a simmer. If thicker sauce is desired, stir in cornstarch slurry and cook 1-2 minutes until reduced.
05 - Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce. Heat through for 1 minute.
06 - Plate over rice, quinoa, or steamed vegetables. Drizzle with reserved sauce and sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Twenty minutes from start to finish, including prep time
  • The sauce hits that perfect balance between sweet honey and savory garlic
  • Packs 24 grams of protein per serving without feeling heavy
02 -
  • Don't overcook the shrimp or they'll turn rubbery fast
  • The sauce thickens quickly once it simmers, so keep a close eye on it
  • That reserved sauce is crucial for the final glossy finish
03 -
  • Pat shrimp completely dry before marinating for better sear marks
  • Let the skillet get fully hot before adding shrimp for that golden crust

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