High Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp
A quick, sticky honey-garlic shrimp recipe rich in protein. Ready in about 20 minutes and perfect over rice, quinoa, or greens.
Ingredients
Shrimp
- 1 lb large raw shrimp , peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Honey-Garlic Sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 3 garlic cloves minced
Finish & Serve
- 1 tbsp sesame oil optional
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- Cooked brown rice quinoa, or greens for serving
- steamed broccoli or sliced red bell pepper, optional
Instructions
- Toss the shrimp with olive oil, salt, pepper, and cornstarch. Whisk the honey, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, and garlic in a bowl and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a little oil. Cook shrimp in a single layer 1–2 minutes per side until opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside. Stir-fry any vegetables briefly if using.
- Lower heat to medium and add the honey-garlic mixture to the pan. Warm for 30–45 seconds. If you want a thicker sauce, mix 1 tsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold water and stir in until glossy.
- Return shrimp (and veggies) to the pan. Toss 30–60 seconds until evenly coated. Stir in sesame oil and lime juice, then sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately over rice, quinoa, or a bed of greens. Add extra lime wedges or red pepper flakes for heat.
Notes
- Use tamari to make the recipe gluten-free.
- Thaw frozen shrimp completely and pat dry before cooking to ensure a good sear.
- Store cooked shrimp and sauce separately for meal prep; reheat gently.
- Substitute maple syrup or brown rice syrup for honey in a pinch (flavor will vary).
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 34gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 650mgSugar: 12g
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