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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

High protein honey garlic shrimp with a sticky amber glaze that coats plump shrimp and caramelizes at the edges. Quick shrimp dinner style with garlic butter shrimp flavor, served over fluffy white rice for a satisfying weeknight meal.
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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: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp
  • 1.5 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 0.25 salt to taste
  • 0.25 black pepper to taste
  • 0.5 sesame seeds for garnish
  • 0.5 sliced green onions for garnish
Serving
  • 1 cooked rice or steamed broccoli

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Prep and season shrimp
  1. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Cook shrimp
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then remove and set aside.
Make honey garlic glaze
  1. In the same pan, add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then add honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes and stir.
  2. Simmer the sauce for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened, then return shrimp to the pan and toss to coat.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately over rice, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Notes

For the best glossy coating, keep the glaze at a gentle simmer until it looks slightly syrupy, then return shrimp and toss briefly to avoid overcooking. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently in a skillet over medium-low until warmed through. Freezing is not recommended because shrimp can become rubbery after thawing. For a low-carb option, serve over steamed broccoli instead of rice.