Honey Garlic Shrimp
A quick and high-protein skillet dinner with a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and garlicky flavors, ready in under 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or vegetables for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2–3 minutes without moving them for a light sear.
- Flip the shrimp and cook the other side for another 2–3 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Pour in the honey-garlic mixture and stir continuously for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and glazes the shrimp.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and serve immediately over steamed rice or with vegetables.
Notes
Ensure shrimp reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3–4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg