High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp: 4 Easy Delicious Steps
High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp features tender shrimp coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze that cooks quickly in a skillet for a flavorful and protein-rich meal.
Ingredients
1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons honey
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon olive oil or sesame oil
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
1 teaspoon sesame seeds optional
Instructions
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Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
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In a bowl mix honey, garlic, soy sauce, lemon juice, and water.
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In a separate bowl mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water to form a slurry.
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Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add shrimp and cook about 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink.
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Pour honey garlic sauce into the skillet and stir to coat shrimp.
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Add cornstarch slurry and cook another minute until sauce thickens.
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Remove from heat and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Shrimp cook quickly, so avoid overcooking to maintain tender texture. Chili flakes can be added for mild heat.