Description
The 20 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp & Rice Bowl is your go-to solution for busy weeknights when you crave a meal that’s both quick and satisfying. This dish features succulent shrimp enveloped in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, served over fluffy rice. It’s not just easy to prepare; it’s bursting with flavor and can effortlessly impress your family or guests. With just one pan needed for cooking, cleanup is minimal, making it perfect for any occasion, from casual dinners to special celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch mixed with water if using.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and slightly golden.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Serve the shrimp over warm rice and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg