20 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp & Rice Bowl
Looking for a quick and satisfying meal? The 20 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp & Rice Bowl is your perfect solution! This delightful dish features tender shrimp glazed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, served over fluffy rice. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this bowl packs a flavorful punch while being nutritious. With its vibrant ingredients and ease of preparation, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
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 rice (white or brown)
- 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1 tbsp water (if using cornstarch)
Instructions
- Prepare the rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. If using cornstarch, mix it with water before combining.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and slightly golden.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens.
- Serve the shrimp over warm rice and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 190mg