Description
High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp: a quick, protein-packed dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp gluten-free soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley or green onions
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry and season lightly with paprika and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in honey, gluten-free soy sauce or coconut aminos, and lemon juice. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and toss until fully coated in sauce.
- Remove from heat and garnish if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra protein, serve over quinoa or brown rice.
- Use coconut aminos for a soy-free option.
- Can double the sauce for more glaze if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet / Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 1 plate)
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg
Keywords: High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp, shrimp, garlic, honey, gluten free, quick dinner, protein-packed