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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp sizzling in a pan with a glossy honey garlic glaze, close-up shot showing texture and rich color, healthy high-protein shrimp dinner.

High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp

This High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp is fast, clean, and full of flavor—tender shrimp coated in a sweet and savory garlic sauce with optional vegetables for the perfect protein-packed dinner or meal prep staple.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Meal Prep
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp chili flakes optional
Optional Vegetables
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 0.5 cup sliced bell peppers
  • 0.5 cup snap peas optional
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds optional, for garnish
  • 1 tbsp green onions chopped, optional garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Pat shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes. This helps them brown instead of steam.
  2. Whisk together honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and garlic in a bowl to form the glaze.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add shrimp and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and slightly caramelized. Cook in batches if needed.
  4. Pour honey garlic sauce over the shrimp. Let it simmer until thickened into a glaze, about 1–2 minutes.
  5. Add vegetables, if using, and toss to combine. Serve warm with rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.

Notes

Frozen shrimp work great—just thaw and pat dry. For meal prep, store shrimp and veggies separately to preserve texture. Add extra sauce for maximum flavor.