20 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp & Rice Bowl
If you’re in search of a quick and delicious meal that the whole family will adore, this 20 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp & Rice Bowl is the answer! Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe features tender shrimp coated in a rich honey garlic sauce, served over fluffy rice. In just 20 minutes, you can create a dish that feels special yet is incredibly simple to prepare. The versatility of this recipe makes it perfect for any occasion, from cozy dinners at home to entertaining friends. Once you try it, it’s bound to become a staple in your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-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
- 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 according to package instructions.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ginger. If using cornstarch for thickening, mix it with water before adding it to the sauce.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side until pink and slightly golden.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the shrimp and let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Serve the shrimp over warm rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 368
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 166mg