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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. Quick skillet method gives caramelized edges and a slightly thickened sauce that clings to every bite, served over fluffy white rice.
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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 and seasonings
  • 1.5 lb large shrimp Peeled and deveined.
  • 0.5 salt To taste.
  • 0.5 black pepper To taste.
Honey garlic sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 5 garlic cloves Minced.
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
Serving and garnish
  • 1 sesame seeds For garnish.
  • 0.5 sliced green onions For garnish.
  • 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, then season lightly with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Cook shrimp
  1. 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 honey garlic glaze
  1. In the same pan, add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  2. Add the honey, low-sodium soy sauce, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes, then stir to combine.
  3. Simmer the sauce for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened, then return the shrimp to the pan and toss to coat.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately over cooked rice (or steamed broccoli) and top with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Notes

For the glossy glaze, don’t overcook the shrimp—remove as soon as they turn pink and opaque. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 days; rewarm gently in a skillet over low heat just until heated through. Freezing isn’t recommended for best texture. If you want a gluten-free option, use gluten-free low-sodium soy sauce; the rest of the method stays the same.