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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

Sweet, savory, and protein-packed shrimp coated in a honey garlic glaze, ready in 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Healthy
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 tsp chili flakes optional
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Mix honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar in a small bowl.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
  4. Add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  5. Pour honey mixture over shrimp. Toss and cook 1–2 more minutes until sauce thickens.
  6. Serve immediately with garnish of sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

Avoid overcooking shrimp to keep them tender. Adjust honey to taste for sweetness.