Description
High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp is a weeknight-friendly, protein-packed dinner that’s juicy, glossy, and irresistibly flavorful. This gluten-free skillet recipe coats plump shrimp in a sweet-savory honey garlic glaze, with a bright lemon kick and paprika warmth. Ready in 25 minutes, it pairs beautifully with rice or veggies and stays delicious in meal prep, making busy weeknights feel indulgent yet healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp gluten-free soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- Optional garnish: sesame seeds, chopped green onions
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry and season with black pepper and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice.
- Add cornstarch slurry and simmer for 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and toss until fully coated in sauce.
- Cook for 1–2 minutes more, then remove from heat.
- Garnish and serve warm.
Notes
- Gluten-free option: use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce.
- Pair with rice, quinoa, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Leftovers store in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat gently.
- If the sauce thickens too quickly, add a splash of water or broth.
- To customize heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet / Pan-seared
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 51
- Sodium: 1900
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 53
- Protein: 23
- Cholesterol: 200
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