Description
This High Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp recipe is a delicious, healthy, and quick meal that will become a favorite for weeknight dinners. Enjoy succulent shrimp coated in a sticky, savory honey-garlic glaze that caramelizes beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
- Large raw peeled and deveined shrimp (16/20 count)
- Good quality honey
- 4–6 cloves of freshly minced garlic
- Low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari/coconut aminos)
- Unseasoned rice vinegar
- Freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
- Olive oil or avocado oil
- Optional: red pepper flakes
- Optional: sesame seeds for garnish
- Optional: green onions for freshness
Instructions
- Thaw and pat shrimp very dry with paper towels. This is crucial for a good sear. Place them in a bowl.
- Whisk together the honey, low-sodium soy sauce (or alternatives), rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and optional red pepper flakes in a medium bowl. Set aside. In a small separate bowl, create a cornstarch slurry by whisking 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water until smooth.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil or avocado oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add about half of the shrimp in a single layer. Sear for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Do not overcrowd the pan. Remove the seared shrimp and set aside. Repeat with the remaining shrimp.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour the honey garlic sauce (the mixture without the cornstarch slurry) into the skillet. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring. Whisk the cornstarch slurry again, then slowly pour it into the simmering sauce, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes until thickened and glossy.
- Return all the seared shrimp to the skillet with the thickened sauce. Toss gently to coat every piece of shrimp evenly. Cook for just 30 seconds more to allow the flavors to meld and the shrimp to warm through. Remove from heat immediately.
- Serve your amazing High Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp immediately, garnished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and fresh chopped green onions. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg
Keywords: Don't overcook shrimp; they cook in 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Pat shrimp very dry with paper towels before searing for better caramelization. For a complete meal, pair with brown rice or quinoa and steamed or roasted vegetables.