High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp: Easy & Delicious Weeknight Meal
Enjoy a quick and delectable dish with high-protein honey garlic shrimp, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix honey, garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes.
- Add shrimp to the bowl and marinate for 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the shrimp.
- Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately with your choice of side.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or steamed vegetables.
- You can adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 5 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 22 grams
- Cholesterol: 200 milligrams
Keywords: High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp