High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp: Easy and Delicious Dinner Idea
A delightful and nutritious dinner option featuring succulent shrimp coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: High-Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, and red pepper flakes.
- Add shrimp to the marinade and let sit for 15 minutes.
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add shrimp, cooking until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Garnish with green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more red pepper flakes.
- Serve over rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 500 milligrams
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 14 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 22 grams
- Cholesterol: 170 milligrams
Keywords: High-Protein, Honey Garlic Shrimp, Dinner Recipe