Description
If you’re craving a warm and comforting dish that can be ready in just 20 minutes, the Honey Garlic Shrimp & Rice Bowl is your answer! This quick and easy recipe features succulent shrimp tossed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, served over fluffy rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this meal not only satisfies your hunger but also brings everyone to the table. With its delightful flavors and minimal cleanup, you’ll find yourself making this dish time and again!
Ingredients
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- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1 tbsp water (if using cornstarch)
- 2 tbsp green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger. If using cornstarch for thickening, mix it with a bit of water first.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer; cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and golden.
- Pour the sauce over the shrimp and let simmer for another 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Serve the shrimp mixture over warm rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 220mg