Description
High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp is a quick gluten-free skillet dinner with lean protein and bold flavor. Juicy shrimp bathed in a glossy honey-garlic sauce, bright lemon, and gluten-free soy come together in about 22 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, and low-carb menus. A savory-sweet dish that supports muscle recovery and balanced eating, finished with sesame and green onions for a fresh finish. Pairs with veggies or cauliflower rice, stores well for 2–3 days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ⅓ cup honey
- 3 tbsp gluten free soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in honey, gluten-free soy sauce, lemon juice, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the cornstarch mixture and cook 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce. Cook another minute until heated through.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, increase the cornstarch slurry to 1.5 tsp.
- Best served immediately, pairs well with steamed vegetables or cauliflower rice.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 2–3 days; reheat gently on the stovetop.
- To keep it dairy-free, simply skip the sesame seeds if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of the recipe)
- Calories: Approximately 290
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 260 mg
Keywords: High-Protein, Honey Garlic Shrimp, Shrimp Recipe, Gluten Free, Quick Dinner, Lean Protein, Weeknight Dinner, Honey Garlic Sauce, Skillet Dinner