High-Protein Shrimp Skillet with Honey Garlic Sauce and Soy Reduction
High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp is a quick skillet dish featuring tender shrimp coated in a sweet and savory garlic sauce, perfect for fast, balanced meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons soy sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Mix honey, soy sauce, vinegar, cornstarch, and water.
- Heat oil and cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side.
- Remove shrimp and sauté garlic.
- Add sauce and cook until thickened.
- Return shrimp and coat in sauce.
- Garnish and serve warm.
Notes
Do not overcook shrimp. Adjust honey and vinegar for flavor balance. Serve immediately for best texture.