Honey Garlic Shrimp Bowls
A delightful blend of sweet and savory shrimp served over fluffy rice and vibrant vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (such as bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- Green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Honey Garlic Sauce: In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic until fully blended. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld.
- Heat the Skillet: In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers, creating a beautiful base for cooking.
- Sauté the Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they are pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Coat with Sauce: Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp, stirring to coat them generously.
- Thicken the Sauce: Cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly, creating a glossy glaze.
- Serve Over Rice: Serve the shrimp over a bed of cooked rice. Add a generous helping of the mixed vegetables on top.
- Garnish and Enjoy: Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired.
Notes
Feel free to swap shrimp for chicken, tofu, or beef. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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