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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe

This High Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp is quick, flavorful, and ridiculously easy for how good it tastes. Sweet honey, sharp garlic, and savory soy sauce come together in a glossy glaze that coats juicy shrimp in minutes.
It’s high in protein, low on effort, and perfect for busy nights when you still want something satisfying.
If it’s not perfect the first time, congrats. You’re doing it right. That’s kind of the whole point.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Additional Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 304
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large raw shrimp 16–20 count, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon fresh garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons mild honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce more if you like it saltier
  • 1 teaspoon Asian fish sauce optional but worth it
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup green onions thinly sliced

Method
 

  1. First, make sure your shrimp are fully thawed and drained. Water is the enemy here. Keep them in the fridge while you get everything else ready.
  2. Step 2:
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the garlic, honey, ginger, soy sauce, and fish sauce. It’ll smell strong. That’s a good sign.
  4. Step 3:
  5. Add the shrimp and toss them around until every piece is coated. I use a spatula and give it a solid couple of minutes. Cover the bowl and let it marinate in the fridge for 30 to 60 minutes, tossing once or twice if you remember.
  6. Step 4:
  7. Heat a large nonstick skillet over high heat and brush it lightly with oil. When you see little wisps of smoke, it’s ready. This part moves fast.
  8. Step 5:
  9. Use tongs to place the shrimp into the pan in a single layer. Don’t dump everything in at once. Save the marinade.
  10. Step 6:
  11. Sear the shrimp for 2 minutes, then flip them over. Pour in the reserved marinade and let it cook for 1 minute.
  12. Step 7:
  13. Turn off the heat, flip the shrimp one more time, and let everything sit in the hot pan for about 1 minute. The sauce will thicken and turn glossy just from the leftover heat.
  14. Step 8:
  15. Finish with sliced green onions and call it dinner.