20 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp & Rice Bowl
Looking for a quick, satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights? The 20 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp & Rice Bowl is your solution! This delightful dish features succulent shrimp enveloped in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, served over fluffy rice. With its vibrant flavors and simple preparation, it’s a family favorite that comes together in just 20 minutes. Whether you’re feeding the kids or entertaining friends, this dish is sure to impress. Plus, it’s easily customizable—add your choice of veggies or swap shrimp for chicken or tofu to suit your taste. Enjoy a bowl of comfort and flavor any night of the week!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- Optional: vegetables like snap peas or bell peppers
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and cornstarch mixed with water if desired.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and slightly golden.
- Pour the sauce over cooked shrimp and simmer for another 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Serve the shrimp over warm rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 160mg