Description
A cozy and flavorful high-protein dish featuring shrimp cooked in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce.
Ingredients
- Shrimp (1 pound, peeled and deveined)
- Honey (1/4 cup)
- Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
- Soy Sauce (2 tablespoons)
- Olive Oil (1 tablespoon)
- Green Onions (for garnish)
- Red Pepper Flakes (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp by rinsing them under cold water and patting them dry.
- Create the honey garlic sauce by combining honey, minced garlic, and soy sauce in a mixing bowl.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle in olive oil.
- Add the shrimp one at a time and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce into the skillet once shrimp are opaque.
- Incorporate red pepper flakes for a spicy kick, if desired.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
For a plant-based alternative, swap shrimp for crispy tofu. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
Keywords: shrimp, honey garlic, high protein, quick meal, easy recipe