High Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp (Printable)

Juicy shrimp in honey garlic glaze with 24g protein per serving. Ready in 20 minutes.

# What goes in:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Marinade & Sauce

02 - 3 tbsp honey
03 - 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
04 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
05 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
07 - 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
08 - 1 tsp cornstarch for thickening
09 - 2 tbsp water for slurry
10 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

→ Garnish

11 - 2 tbsp sliced green onions
12 - 1 tsp sesame seeds

# Directions:

01 - Whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a medium bowl. Set aside 2 tablespoons of the mixture for final drizzling.
02 - Add shrimp to the remaining sauce and toss to coat thoroughly. Allow to marinate for 10 minutes for enhanced flavor penetration.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque throughout. Remove and set aside, keeping excess marinade.
04 - Pour reserved marinade into the skillet and bring to a simmer. Whisk cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then stir into the sauce. Cook 1-2 minutes until thickened and glossy.
05 - Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat evenly. Heat through for 1 minute. Serve over rice, quinoa, or steamed vegetables. Top with reserved sauce, green onions, and sesame seeds.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce hits that perfect sweet and savory balance that makes everyone reach for seconds
  • Twenty minutes from start to finish means you can have a restaurant quality meal on busy nights
  • Each serving packs 24 grams of protein without feeling heavy or overly filling
02 -
  • Overcooked shrimp turn rubbery and tragic, so pull them the second they turn pink
  • The sauce will continue thickening off the heat, so do not reduce it too far in the pan
03 -
  • Pat the shrimp dry before adding them to the marinade for better searing
  • Prep all ingredients before turning on the stove because the cooking goes fast

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