20 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp & Rice Bowl
Discover the 20 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp & Rice Bowl, a delightful and quick meal perfect for busy weeknights. This dish features succulent shrimp coated in a rich honey garlic sauce, served over fluffy rice, making it an ideal choice for both casual family dinners and special occasions. You can create this flavorful dish in just 20 minutes, ensuring you spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying your meal. With its sweet and savory profile, this recipe is sure to please everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- 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
- Prepare the rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger. If using cornstarch for thickening, mix it with water before adding.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and slightly golden.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve the shrimp over warm rice and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 82g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 190mg