20 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp & Rice Bowl
This 20 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp & Rice Bowl is a quick and delightful dish perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress guests. Featuring tender shrimp coated in a sweet and garlicky sauce, this meal is served over fluffy rice, making it both satisfying and flavorful. With its vibrant colors and enticing aroma, this bowl will surely become a family favorite. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it also allows for endless customization with your favorite vegetables or protein options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- 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
- 2 tbsp green onions, sliced
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1 tbsp water (if using cornstarch)
Instructions
- Prepare rice according to package instructions; set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger until combined. If desired, mix cornstarch with water for thickening.
- Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and slightly golden.
- Pour the sauce over the shrimp and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve shrimp over warm rice and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 340g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 175mg