Browned Butter Honey Garlic Shrimp
This Browned Butter Honey Garlic Shrimp packs 33g protein into just 242 calories per serving — exceptional protein density for cutting phases. Quick stovetop prep yields 4 servings in minimal time, fitting seamlessly into high-volume meal days. Use it to hit protein targets without overshooting your calorie budget.
Ingredients
- •Unsalted Butter(60g)
- •Honey(60g)
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(15g)
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(15g)
- •Garlic(180g)
- •Shrimp(595g)
- •1 pinch salt (to season)
- •Lemon
- •Parsley, Fresh
Instructions
- 1Heat butter in a non stick pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Melt, swirling pan and stirring occasionally for about 3 minutes, or until the foam settles; the butter begins to change in colour to golden brown and has a nutty fragrance.
- 2Add the honey, lemon juice, soy sauce and garlic; stir well to combine all of the flavours together and cook for 30 seconds until the garlic is fragrant. Remove from heat.
- 3Pour out just over half of the browned butter from the pan (liquid only), leaving 2 tablespoons of the honey butter mixture in the pan, and reserve the rest for later.
- 4Add half of the shrimp to the honey/butter in the pan; sear for about 2 minutes each side, or until just cooked through and no longer opaque. Transfer to a plate; set aside.
- 5Wipe pan over with paper towel and add 2 more tablespoons of the honey/butter mixture to the pan. (You may need to add 1 teaspoon of olive oil or extra butter to the pan if your sauce has thickened too much.) Sear the remaining shrimp for 2 minutes each side, or until just cooked through and no longer opaque.
- 6Add the cooked shrimp back into the pan, and pour in the remaining honey/butter sauce; stirring through the shrimp to evenly coat. Season with salt and pepper if desired and garnish with parsley.
- 7Serve with steamed vegetables; over rice or with a salad
Nutrition — Per Serving
242
calories
33g
protein
13g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 28g
- Saturated fat
- 0.2g
- Sodium
- 322 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.0g
4 servings per batch · ~231g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Browned Butter Honey Garlic Shrimp have per serving?
Each serving delivers 33g of protein for just 242 calories, along with 13g fat and 28g carbs. This is one of the highest protein-to-calorie ratios available, making it efficient for hitting protein targets without excess calories.
How long does Browned Butter Honey Garlic Shrimp take to prep?
This recipe is marked as quick prep and batch-cooks 4 servings on the stovetop, so you can have multiple high-protein dinners or meal components ready with minimal time investment. Shrimp cooks significantly faster than larger proteins, keeping total prep time low.
Is Browned Butter Honey Garlic Shrimp good for fat loss?
At 242 calories and 33g protein per serving, this shrimp dish is a top-tier option for fat loss phases where protein intake needs to stay high while calories remain controlled. The calorie density lets you eat a full, satisfying portion while maintaining a deficit.
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