High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp is a quick skillet recipe featuring tender shrimp coated in a glossy sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. The dish cooks in about twenty minutes and pairs well with rice, vegetables, or noodles for a balanced protein-focused meal.
Ingredients
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
2 green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
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Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
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In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.
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In another small bowl, stir cornstarch with water to form a slurry.
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add shrimp in a single layer and cook about 1–2 minutes.
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Turn shrimp and cook another minute until pink.
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Pour honey garlic mixture into the skillet and stir.
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Add the cornstarch slurry and cook while stirring until the sauce thickens.
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Remove from heat once shrimp curl into a loose C shape.
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Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.