High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp: Easy and Delicious Weeknight Meal
Enjoy a protein-packed meal with this delicious honey garlic shrimp recipe, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 21 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: High-Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.
- Marinate the shrimp in the mixture for 15 minutes.
- Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chili flakes to the marinade.
- Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 8 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 28 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 18 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 mg