Description
Sticky, sweet, and savory, this high-protein honey garlic shrimp is a fast and flavorful dinner option. Served with jasmine rice and broccoli, it’s balanced, satisfying, and ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
- 2 cups broccoli florets
Instructions
- Heat a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat and drizzle in olive oil.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Ensure your skillet is hot and swirl the oil to coat the bottom evenly.
- Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Sear for 2 minutes per side until pink and lightly golden.
- Pour the sauce over the shrimp. Stir and cook for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and glazes the shrimp.
- Remove from heat. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds. Steam broccoli separately and prepare rice.
- Plate shrimp with steamed broccoli and jasmine rice. Drizzle extra sauce on top and serve.
Notes
- Use tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free version.
- Don’t overcook shrimp to avoid rubbery texture.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Marinate shrimp in sauce for 10–15 minutes for deeper flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: honey garlic shrimp, high protein dinner, easy shrimp recipe, quick shrimp stir fry, healthy shrimp meal