Honey Garlic Shrimp That’s Healthy, Fast, and Filling
A high-protein honey garlic shrimp dish that’s fast, flavorful, and perfect for weeknights. Juicy shrimp in a sticky, garlicky glaze packed with over 35g of protein per serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tbsp olive or avocado oil
¼ cup honey
3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
3–4 garlic cloves, minced
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tbsp water
Chopped green onions, for garnish
Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry.
- In a small bowl, whisk honey, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, red pepper flakes, and sesame oil.
- In another bowl, mix cornstarch with water to form a slurry.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Remove from pan.
- Add sauce to skillet and simmer for 1–2 minutes.
- Stir in slurry and cook until thickened.
- Return shrimp to pan and toss to coat.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Dry shrimp well for best sear. Don’t overcook. Adjust spice to taste.