20 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp & Rice Bowl
Experience the delightful flavors of the 20 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp & Rice Bowl, a perfect solution for busy weeknights when you crave something quick yet satisfying. This dish features succulent shrimp bathed in a rich honey garlic sauce, served over fluffy rice, offering a wonderful balance of sweet and savory notes. Not only is it simple to prepare, but it’s also versatile enough to impress guests or delight your family. With just 20 minutes from start to finish, this meal is sure to become a favorite in your household.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- 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
- Optional garnishes: sliced green onions, sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare rice according to package instructions; set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger together. If using cornstarch for thickening, mix it with water before adding to the sauce.
- 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 pink and slightly golden.
- Pour sauce over cooked shrimp and allow it to thicken for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve shrimp over warm rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 170mg