20 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp & Rice Bowl
Introducing the 20 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp & Rice Bowl, a delightful dish that transforms busy weeknights into a culinary treat. This quick meal features tender shrimp enveloped in a luscious honey garlic sauce, served atop fluffy rice. With its balance of sweet and savory flavors, this bowl not only satisfies your hunger but also pleases the palate of your family or guests. Perfect for lunch or dinner, it can be easily customized with your choice of vegetables, making it a versatile addition to your recipe collection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
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
- Green onions for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the rice as per package instructions; keep warm.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger until smooth. If desired, mix cornstarch with water before adding it to the sauce.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and slightly golden.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over shrimp, stirring gently to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve shrimp over warm rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 170mg