Description
High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors, with tender shrimp coated in a sticky, rich glaze. This quick-to-make dish is perfect for dinner or as an impressive appetizer. Featuring fresh shrimp and honey, it brings a high-protein twist to your table. Its versatile nature allows for pairing with rice, stir-fries, or enjoying solo, making it a delicious option for any occasion. Perfect for family gatherings or casual nights in, this recipe is sure to impress with its stunning appearance and mouthwatering taste.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, deveined and peeled
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon oil (canola or olive)
- chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse about one pound of large shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together half a cup of honey, a quarter cup of low-sodium soy sauce, three cloves of minced garlic, two teaspoons of freshly grated ginger, and juice from one lemon.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add one tablespoon of oil.
- Once hot, add your shrimp in a single layer and cook for about two minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Once cooked through, pour your prepared honey-garlic mixture over the shrimp in the skillet.
- Stir gently to coat all pieces evenly with the sauce and let it bubble for about three minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle chopped green onions over your sticky shrimp.
- Serve immediately with rice or noodles.
Notes
Storage: Store any leftover honey garlic shrimp in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Ensure the shrimp is cooled to room temperature before sealing to prevent condensation inside the container.
Reheating: To reheat, place the shrimp in a skillet over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until warmed through. You can also microwave in short intervals, stirring in between, until heated evenly.
Serving: Serve the honey garlic shrimp over a bed of steamed rice or noodles, and garnish with additional chopped green onions and a wedge of lemon for an extra burst of flavor.
Chef’s Tip: For added depth of flavor, marinate the shrimp in the honey-garlic mixture for 30 minutes before cooking. This will enhance the sweetness and allow the shrimp to absorb the flavors more thoroughly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Stovetop
Nutrition
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 0