Description
A quick and delicious honey garlic shrimp recipe that combines sweet and savory flavors, perfect for busy weeknights and high-protein meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (non-alcohol alternative)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Gather all ingredients, peel and devein should they require it, mince the garlic and chop the green onions.
- Preheat the pan: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the shrimp: Arrange the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2–3 minutes on one side, flip, and cook for another 1–2 minutes until opaque.
- Sauté the garlic: Lower the heat to medium-low, add minced garlic, and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Make the glaze: Pour honey and soy sauce into the skillet, add red pepper flakes, season, and simmer for 1–2 minutes until thickened.
- Finish and garnish: Remove from heat and plate the shrimp, spooning the glaze over the shrimp and finishing with chopped green onions.
Notes
Best served immediately. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the refrigerator or up to 1 month in the freezer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: shrimp, honey garlic, high protein, quick meal, Asian cuisine