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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

Quick and flavorful shrimp coated in a sticky honey garlic glaze, packed with protein and ready in minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American, Asian-Inspired
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
  2. Whisk honey, soy sauce, garlic, cornstarch, and water in a bowl.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Remove from pan.
  5. Add sauce to skillet and simmer until thickened.
  6. Return shrimp to pan and toss to coat. Serve hot.

Notes

Do not overcook shrimp; remove from heat as soon as they are opaque.