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Patricia Krouse

Honey Garlic Shrimp Bowl

A quick and delicious honey garlic shrimp bowl that combines sweet-savory shrimp with rice and crisp vegetables, all ready in under 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Quick Meals
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp and Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined (medium or large) Tail-on looks nice but tail-off is easier to eat.
  • 1/4 cup honey Substitute: maple syrup or agave for vegan sweetness.
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Substitute: tamari for gluten-free.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Or 1/2 tsp garlic powder in a pinch.
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced Or 1/2 tsp ground ginger.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Swap to neutral oil like canola for higher heat.
Serving Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots—fresh or frozen)
  • to taste sesame seeds for garnish
  • to taste green onions for garnish

Method
 

Preparation of Sauce
  1. Combine the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and minced ginger in a small bowl. Stir and set aside.
Cooking Shrimp
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until the shrimp are opaque and firm. Avoid overcooking. (Shrimp are done at 145°F or as soon as they turn pink and curl.)
  3. Pour the honey-garlic mixture over the shrimp. Stir and cook for about 1–2 minutes, letting the sauce reduce and coat the shrimp.
  4. If the sauce needs thickening, remove shrimp, simmer sauce for 30–60 seconds, then return shrimp to coat.
Serving
  1. Serve the glazed shrimp over the cooked rice and pile the mixed vegetables alongside or on top.
  2. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

Notes

Pat shrimp dry with paper towels before cooking to encourage quick caramelization. For thicker glaze, keep a small bowl of cornstarch ready for a 1 tsp slurry. Best served immediately while the glaze is glossy.

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