Description
Whip up these succulent High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp in minutes! Plump shrimp quickly pan-seared and coated in a vibrant, savory-sweet glaze. Full instructions & nutrition facts included.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. In a separate small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in 1 tablespoon of cold water to create a slurry; set aside.
- Step 2: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Remove the cooked shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Step 3: Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce into the same skillet. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Step 4: Slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce. Continue to cook and whisk for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Step 5: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss gently to coat thoroughly with the thickened honey garlic sauce. Serve immediately over rice or with your favorite vegetables.
Notes
- Pop any extra shrimp and sauce into an airtight container and refrigerate promptly; enjoy within 1-2 days for the best quality.
- Gently warm leftovers in the microwave for short bursts, or in a skillet over low heat with a tiny splash of water or broth, to prevent the shrimp from becoming tough.
- Beyond rice, try pairing this flavorful shrimp with steamed broccoli, a crisp Asian-inspired slaw, or even some quick-cooking ramen noodles for a deliciously complete meal.
- The key to juicy, tender shrimp is not to overcook them; they only need a few minutes per side until pink and opaque, as they'll cook a little more when tossed back into the warm sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: approx. 140g (4.9 oz) cooked shrimp with sauce
- Calories: 330
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 17g