High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp (Print-Friendly Version)

Juicy shrimp glazed with honey, garlic, soy, and olive oil. Quick, high-protein dish with an irresistible savory-sweet flavor.

# Ingredients List:

01 - 450 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined

02 - 60 ml honey

03 - 4 cloves garlic, minced

04 - 30 ml soy sauce

05 - 15 ml olive oil

06 - 5 ml cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

07 - Salt, to taste

08 - Black pepper, to taste

09 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced

10 - Sesame seeds (optional)

01 - Rinse shrimp under cold water and thoroughly pat dry using paper towels.

02 - In a bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and olive oil. For a thicker consistency, dissolve cornstarch into the mixture.

03 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add a small amount of olive oil and arrange shrimp in a single layer.

04 - Sprinkle shrimp with salt and black pepper. Sauté for 2–3 minutes, turning once, until shrimp begin to turn pink.

05 - Pour prepared sauce over the shrimp, tossing to coat all pieces evenly.

06 - Reduce heat to low and let shrimp simmer in the sauce for 3–5 minutes until fully cooked and sauce thickens.

07 - Take skillet off heat. Scatter sliced green onions and sesame seeds on top before serving warm.

01 - Ensure shrimp are thoroughly dried before cooking for optimal browning and texture.

02 - If using cornstarch, combine with a spoonful of water to make a slurry for a smooth sauce.