Description
This High Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp recipe offers a quick and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights. Tender shrimp are cooked in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce with a hint of ginger and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes, making it a delicious and healthy option that pairs perfectly with rice, quinoa, or steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Seasoning
- 450 g raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Honey Garlic Sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Cooking and Garnish
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare Shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Lightly season them with black pepper to enhance their natural flavors.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, low sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, lemon juice, cornstarch, and water until the mixture is smooth and ready to cook.
- Heat the Pan: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil, allowing it to heat up for cooking the shrimp evenly.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add the shrimp in a single layer to the skillet and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes on each side until they begin to turn pink and are just cooked through.
- Add the Sauce: Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce into the skillet with the shrimp. Stir gently to evenly coat all the shrimp with the sauce.
- Simmer to Thicken: Continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and the shrimp to absorb the flavors completely.
- Garnish: Sprinkle the red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, and chopped green onions on top for added flavor and a touch of heat and texture.
- Serve: Serve the honey garlic shrimp immediately over cooked rice, quinoa, or alongside steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- For added extra heat, increase the red pepper flakes to taste.
- Make sure shrimp is thoroughly dried before cooking to get a better sear.
- Use low sodium soy sauce to keep the sodium content moderate.
- This dish pairs well with steamed broccoli, bok choy, or mixed vegetables.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
