Description
Skip takeout! Get sticky, sweet-savory shrimp ready in minutes. This high-protein Honey Garlic recipe offers succulent texture and irresistible glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, cornstarch, and rice vinegar until the cornstarch is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth. Set the sauce aside.
- Step 2: Pat the shrimp thoroughly dry with paper towels. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Step 3: Add the dried shrimp to the hot pan and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and starting to curl (do not fully cook them yet). Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set them aside.
- Step 4: Pour the reserved honey garlic sauce into the skillet. Bring the mixture to a rapid simmer, stirring constantly, and cook for 30-60 seconds until the sauce has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Step 5: Return the partially cooked shrimp to the skillet. Toss quickly to coat the shrimp completely with the sauce and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the shrimp is opaque, fully cooked, and glistening with the thick sauce.
Notes
- Store leftovers immediately in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; the shrimp texture degrades quickly past that point.
- To keep the shrimp tender and prevent a rubbery texture, gently reheat leftovers in a skillet over low heat for just 2-3 minutes, adding a small splash of water if the sauce has tightened too much.
- For a complete high-protein meal, serve this savory-sweet shrimp over steamed brown rice or quinoa, alongside a quick side of sautéed asparagus or broccoli.
- Ensure the cornstarch is completely dissolved in the cold sauce mixture before heating, otherwise, the thickening will be uneven and clumpy once the sauce starts to simmer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (115g) of cooked shrimp and sauce
- Calories: 215
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 5.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 14g