High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp 20-Minute Amazing Dinner
High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender shrimp coated in a sweet and savory garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons honey
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chopped green onions (optional)
1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Thaw and pat shrimp dry.
- Mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.
- Combine cornstarch and water in a separate bowl.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then remove.
- Add sauce mixture to the skillet and simmer briefly.
- Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened.
- Return shrimp to the pan and coat with sauce.
- Cook 1–2 minutes more and garnish if desired.
Notes
Do not overcook shrimp to maintain tenderness. Adjust sweetness or saltiness to taste.