Honey Garlic Shrimp (High-Protein Dinner in 20 Minutes!)

Honey garlic shrimp with broccoli in a white bowl — high-protein dinner ready in 20 minutes

Honey Garlic Shrimp (High-Protein Dinner in 20 Minutes!)

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Servings 4

Ingredients

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup honey
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thicker sauce)
Salt and pepper to taste
2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat completely dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, and cornstarch (if using). Set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil and let it heat until shimmering.
Add shrimp in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 2–3 minutes until shrimp begin to turn pink and opaque.
Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp. Toss to coat every piece evenly.
Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until shrimp are fully cooked and sauce has thickened.
Remove from heat. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Notes

Watch your shrimp carefully - they're done the moment they curl into a C shape and turn opaque. Overcooking makes them rubbery. For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce. Pairs beautifully with steamed rice, quinoa, cauliflower rice, or stir-fried broccoli.

Nutrition (per serving, approximate)