20 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp & Rice Bowl
Prepare to delight your taste buds with this 20 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp & Rice Bowl, a perfect solution for busy weeknights! This quick and easy dish combines succulent shrimp coated in a luscious honey garlic sauce served over fluffy rice. It’s a family favorite that not only satisfies but also impresses at gatherings. With its sweet and savory flavors, this bowl is ready in just 20 minutes, making dinner time a breeze. Whether you’re cooking for your family or hosting friends, this delicious meal is sure to be a hit!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauteing
- 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
- Optional: 1 tsp cornstarch (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 so it's ready when the shrimp is done.
- In a small bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger. If desired, whisk in cornstarch mixed with water to thicken.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side until pink and slightly golden.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked shrimp and simmer for an additional few minutes until thickened.
- Serve the shrimp and sauce over warm rice, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg