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A close-up of a bowl filled with fluffy white rice topped with glistening High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp and chopped green onions.

High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

This recipe for High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp is a quick and flavorful meal perfect for health-conscious individuals. It combines tender shrimp with a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or post-workout recovery.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Calories: 304
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp
  • 1 pound large raw shrimp 16-20 count, peeled and deveined
Marinade
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
  • 2 tablespoons mild-flavored honey
  • ½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Asian fish sauce or to taste
For Cooking
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup thinly sliced green onion or to taste

Equipment

  • Large nonstick skillet
  • bowl
  • Tongs
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Ensure shrimp are fully thawed and well drained. Keep them in the refrigerator while you prepare the marinade.
  2. Whisk together the minced garlic, honey, grated ginger, soy sauce, and fish sauce in a bowl.
  3. Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss thoroughly with a spatula for 2 minutes until completely coated. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes. Toss occasionally while marinating.
  4. Brush a large nonstick skillet with vegetable oil and heat over high heat until you see small wisps of smoke. Use tongs to immediately transfer the shrimp into the hot skillet in a single layer. Set any excess marinade aside.
  5. Sear the shrimp for 2 minutes, then flip them over. Add the reserved marinade to the skillet and cook for 1 minute. Turn off the heat and flip the shrimp once more. Let sit for about 1 minute. The marinade in the pan will reduce to a glaze from the residual heat.
  6. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 304kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 39gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 345mgSodium: 1039mgPotassium: 509mgFiber: 2gSugar: 19gVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 113mgIron: 7mg

Notes

You can marinate the shrimp for longer than an hour, but be cautious as the salt in the soy sauce can start to cure the shrimp and alter its texture. It is best not to marinate for longer than 1 hour. If you prefer a thinner sauce, you can thin the glaze with water, stock, or broth. This recipe makes 2 large portions or 4 smaller portions.

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