High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp
A quick and flavorful stir-fried shrimp dish with a sticky honey garlic sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined Use fresh or properly thawed frozen shrimp.
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce Choose low-sodium if preferred.
- 3 cloves garlic, minced Adjust to taste.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil For cooking.
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional) For thickening the sauce.
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving
- Cooked rice or vegetables Serve over steamed rice or with your favorite veggies.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and cornstarch (if using) until well combined.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Cooking
- Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes, until they turn pink and opaque.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serving
- Serve over steamed rice or with your favorite vegetables.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding a squeeze of lemon juice or serving with sesame seeds or green onions on top. If not serving immediately, store the sauce separately to avoid sogginess in the shrimp.