High Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp (Printable)
Tender shrimp in a sticky honey garlic glaze comes together in just 20 minutes for a protein-packed meal.
# What You Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Marinade & Sauce
02 - 3 tablespoons honey
03 - 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
04 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
05 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
08 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch
09 - 2 tablespoons water
10 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
→ Garnish
11 - 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
12 - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
# Steps:
01 - Whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a medium bowl. Reserve 2 tablespoons separately for final drizzling.
02 - Add shrimp to the remaining sauce and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for 10 minutes for enhanced flavor penetration.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque, removing excess marinade. Transfer shrimp aside.
04 - Pour reserved marinade into skillet and bring to simmer. Whisk cornstarch with water to create slurry, stir into sauce, and cook 1-2 minutes until thickened.
05 - Return shrimp to skillet, toss to coat in sauce, and heat 1 minute until warmed through. Serve over rice, quinoa, or steamed vegetables, drizzle with reserved sauce, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get restaurant quality glossy sauce in minutes with pantry staples
- The protein to flavor ratio is honestly unbeatable for something so fast
02 -
- Overcooked shrimp becomes rubbery fast so remove them the second they turn pink
- Crowding the pan steams instead of sears so work in batches if needed
03 -
- Pat shrimp completely dry before marinating for better sear marks
- Let the sauce cool slightly before tossing shrimp to prevent overcooking