Description
A delicious high-protein shrimp dish with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, combine honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and olive oil. If you prefer a thicker sauce, stir in cornstarch.
- In a large skillet, heat some olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer.
- Sprinkle the shrimp with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 2-3 minutes until they start turning pink.
- Pour the honey garlic mixture over the shrimp. Toss to ensure all pieces are coated evenly.
- Lower the heat and let the shrimp simmer in the sauce for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
- Enjoy your dish immediately, while it's still warm.
Nutrition
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 23g