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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

High protein honey garlic shrimp with plump, glossy shrimp coated in a sticky amber honey garlic glaze. Sautéed with quick caramelized edges and served over fluffy rice with sesame seeds and green onion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp
  • 1.5 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 0.25 Salt and black pepper to taste
Honey garlic glaze
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
Serving
  • 1 Sesame seeds
  • 1 sliced green onions
  • 1 Cooked rice or steamed broccoli for serving

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Prep and season
  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
Cook shrimp
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1–2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque, then remove and set aside.
Make glaze and coat
  1. In the same pan, add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  2. Add the honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes, then stir until fully combined.
  3. Simmer the sauce for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened, using a glossy, amber look as your visual cue.
  4. Return the shrimp to the pan and toss to coat, until the glaze clings to the shrimp.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately over cooked rice or steamed broccoli, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Notes

Pro tip: drying the shrimp helps the glaze cling and stay glossy instead of turning watery. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 2 days; reheat gently in a skillet over low heat to avoid overcooking. Freezing is not recommended for best texture. For a lighter option, serve over steamed broccoli instead of rice.