Description

This high-protein honey garlic shrimp is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender shrimp coated in a glossy sweet-savory sauce. Perfect for a balanced meal served over rice, quinoa, or vegetables.

Ingredients

1.5 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined

2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari

3 tablespoons honey

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced (optional)

1 teaspoon rice vinegar or lime juice

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil

Salt to taste

Black pepper to taste

2 tablespoons water

1 teaspoon cornstarch

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Instructions

Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar or lime juice, and red pepper flakes.
In another bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1–2 minutes until they begin turning pink.
Flip shrimp and cook for another minute.
Reduce heat to medium and pour in the sauce. Let it simmer for about 30 seconds.
Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring gently, until the sauce thickens and coats the shrimp.
Remove from heat and serve immediately with rice, quinoa, or vegetables.

Notes

Add extra red pepper flakes or sriracha for more heat.

Use lime juice instead of rice vinegar for a brighter flavor.

Add vegetables like broccoli, snap peas, or bell peppers for a one-pan meal.

Substitute coconut aminos for a soy-free option.

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of water to loosen the sauce.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Pan Fry
Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 280 kcal
Sugar: 14 g
Sodium: 520 mg
Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Fiber: 0.5 g
Protein: 32 g
Cholesterol: 190 mg