High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp
Indulge in this mouthwatering high-protein honey garlic shrimp, where succulent shrimp meet a sweet and savory marinade for a quick and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup raw or organic honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your kitchen counter.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and sesame oil until well combined.
- Add the shrimp to the marinade and let them soak for at least 15 minutes for maximum flavor.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated shrimp along with any remaining marinade. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped green onions and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Transfer to plates and drizzle with any remaining sauce from the pan. Enjoy over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup cooked shrimp (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg