Description
Enjoy a delightful twist on shrimp with this High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp, packed with flavors and a hint of sweetness, perfect for a quick and healthy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
450g / 1lb shrimp
peeled and deveined
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3–4 cloves garlic
1 tbsp ginger paste
or grated ginger
4 tbsp honey
1/4 tsp chilli flakes
optional
2 green onions
for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, light soy sauce, and cornstarch. Mix well and let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add the marinated shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Drizzle honey over the shrimp and sprinkle with chili flakes, if using. Stir well to coat the shrimp in the honey garlic sauce.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
For an added kick, adjust the amount of chili flakes to your taste. This dish pairs well with steamed rice or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
Keywords: High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp, shrimp recipes, healthy shrimp