High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp: A Juicy Weeknight Delight
A deliciously satisfying and protein-packed dish that combines the sweetness of honey with the savory flavor of garlic shrimp.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: High-Protein
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
- Add shrimp to the bowl and marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the marinated shrimp.
- Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are cooked through and slightly caramelized.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serves well with rice or steamed vegetables.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 250mg
Keywords: High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp