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A close-up of glistening High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp piled on white rice, garnished with chopped green onions and red pepper flakes.

High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

This recipe for High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp is a quick and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights. It features succulent shrimp coated in a sweet and savory glaze, offering a delicious and nutritious option for health-conscious individuals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp
  • 1 lb Large shrimp preferably with tails on; or other shrimp sizes work fine
Marinade
  • 1/3 cup Coconut aminos or low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Honey I use natural sugar-free honey
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 tbsp Fresh ginger grated
  • 1/4 tsp Sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Green onions optional, for garnish; sliced

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Paper towels
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Place the shrimp in a large bowl. Pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos or soy sauce, honey, olive oil, garlic, ginger, salt, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Pour half of the marinade over the shrimp, and mix to coat. Reserve the other half of the marinade for later. Let the shrimp marinate for 10 minutes.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer, discarding any extra marinade from the shrimp bowl. Cook for about 1 minute.
  5. Working quickly, flip the shrimp over and immediately pour the reserved marinade over the shrimp. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens, and the shrimp is cooked through. Stir to coat the shrimp in sauce more.
  6. Garnish with sliced green onions if you like.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 15.7gFat: 14.7gFiber: 1.8gSugar: 4.2g

Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat the shrimp in a skillet for a couple of minutes. Freezing is not recommended as the quality is not as good as fresh, but it will last up to 3 months in the freezer.

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