High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp: A Deliciously Easy Recipe
Discover the delightful combination of honey and garlic in this high-protein shrimp recipe that is both easy to prepare and delicious!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 21 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: High-Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Add the shrimp to the marinade and let it sit for 15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the marinated shrimp to the pan, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- Serve over rice or quinoa for a balanced meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg