Honey Garlic Shrimp Packed with Protein and Flavor
A quick, protein-packed shrimp dish coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry.
- Mix honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear shrimp 2 minutes per side, adding garlic after flipping.
- Pour glaze over shrimp, toss, and simmer 1–2 minutes.
- Remove from heat, garnish, and serve immediately.
Notes
Adjust sweetness with honey or substitutes, add extra garlic or ginger, use gluten-free swaps if needed.