High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp – Best Healthy Shrimp Dinner
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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp is a quick and healthy seafood dinner made with juicy shrimp coated in sweet and savory honey garlic sauce.
- Author: Emily
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
- Cooked rice for serving (optional)
- Broccoli for serving (optional)
- Pat the shrimp dry and season lightly.
- Whisk honey, garlic, and soy sauce in bowl.
- Heat olive oil in skillet.
- Cook shrimp until pink and tender.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce into the pan.
- Cook until the sauce thickens and coats the shrimp.
- Top with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve warm with rice or vegetables.
Notes
- Do not overcook the shrimp.
- Fresh garlic creates best flavor.
- Pat shrimp dry for better searing.
- Add chili flakes for spicy variation.
- Serve with rice or broccoli for complete meal.
- Fresh green onions brighten the dish.
- Perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
- Store leftovers refrigerated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 180mg