20 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp & Rice Bowl
Elevate your dinner routine with this 20 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp & Rice Bowl! Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish features tender shrimp enveloped in a luscious honey garlic sauce, served over fluffy rice. The combination of sweet and savory flavors makes it a hit with the whole family, while its quick preparation time means you can enjoy a delicious meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Customize it with your choice of protein or add some colorful veggies for an extra nutritional boost. Get ready to impress at your next family dinner or casual gathering!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 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
- 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1 tbsp water (if using cornstarch)
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 2 tbsp green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the rice according to package instructions.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger. If using cornstarch for thickening, mix it with water and add to the sauce.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and slightly golden.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp and let simmer for another 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Serve over warm rice and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 160mg