Description
High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp is a flavorful and nutritious dish packed with protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sesame oil over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the marinated shrimp to the skillet. Reserve the marinade for later use.
- Cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque.
- Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet. Allow it to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, letting the sauce thicken slightly.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
- Transfer the shrimp to a serving dish, ensuring to drizzle some of the thickened sauce over the top.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: High Protein Honey Garlic