Buttery Honey Garlic Shrimp
Buttery Honey Garlic Shrimp delivers 34g protein and 298 calories per serving, offering a rare combination of high protein and low calorie density. Four servings prepare on the stovetop in quick time, making this ideal for aggressive fat-loss phases. Use this to hit protein targets while maintaining a significant calorie deficit.
Ingredients
- •Unsalted Butter(60g)
- •Honey(60g)
- •Garlic(240g)
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(30g)
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Shrimp(595g)
- •1 pinch salt (to season)
- •1 pinch pepper (to season)
- •4 lemon slices (to serve)
- •Parsley, Fresh(15g)
Instructions
- 1Melt butter in a non stick pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the honey, lemon juice and garlic; stir well to combine all of the flavours together and cook for 30 seconds until the garlic is fragrant. Remove from heat.
- 2Pour out just over half of the honey garlic butter from the pan, leaving 2 tablespoons in the pan; reserve the rest for later.
- 3Add 2 teaspoons of the oil into the same pan and sear half of the shrimp for about 2 minutes each side, or until just cooked through and opaque. Transfer to a plate; set aside. Wipe pan over with paper towel and repeat with remaining oil and shrimp.
- 4Throw the cooked shrimp back into the pan and pour in the remaining honey garlic butter sauce, stirring through the shrimp to evenly coat. Season with salt and pepper if desired and garnish with parsley.
Nutrition — Per Serving
298
calories
34g
protein
17g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 33g
- Saturated fat
- 0.7g
- Sodium
- 192 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.4g
4 servings per batch · ~254g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Buttery Honey Garlic Shrimp have per serving?
Each serving delivers 34g of protein and 298 calories — a strong protein-to-calorie ratio ideal for hitting daily protein goals. Macros break down to 17g fat and 33g carbs per serving.
How long does Buttery Honey Garlic Shrimp take to prep?
This is a quick-prep recipe that batch-cooks 4 servings on the stovetop, making it one of the fastest protein options in the library. You can prep a week's worth of servings in one cooking session.
Is Buttery Honey Garlic Shrimp good for muscle gain?
At 34g protein and 298 calories per serving, this recipe is efficient for muscle-gain phases when combined with carb-heavy sides. The carbohydrate content supports workout performance alongside solid protein delivery.
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