20 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp & Rice Bowl Recipe
This 20 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp & Rice Bowl is a quick and delicious meal featuring tender shrimp glazed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, served over fluffy rice and garnished with fresh green onions and sesame seeds. Perfect for a speedy dinner that doesn’t sacrifice flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Sauce
- 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
Cooking
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Rice and Garnish
- 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: Prepare the rice according to package instructions and set aside to keep warm.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated fresh ginger. If using cornstarch for thickening, mix it with water until smooth and add to the sauce mixture.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until the shrimp turn pink and develop a slightly golden color.
- Add the Sauce: Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce over the cooked shrimp. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and coats the shrimp evenly.
- Serve: Spoon the cooked shrimp and sauce over bowls of warm rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately for best flavor.
Notes
- You can use either white or brown rice depending on your preference for texture and nutrition.
- The cornstarch is optional but helps create a thicker, glossy sauce that clings well to the shrimp.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce mixture.
- Make sure to not overcook the shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
- This dish can be easily doubled for additional servings.
- Using low-sodium soy sauce helps control the saltiness of the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
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