Description
A quick and flavorful Honey Garlic Shrimp Bowl featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, served over rice or quinoa with steamed vegetables. Perfect for a healthy, weeknight meal packed with vibrant flavors and easy to prepare in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Honey Garlic Sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
For Serving
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown) or quinoa
- 1 cup steamed broccoli (or other vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season Shrimp: In a bowl, season the shrimp with salt and pepper evenly to prepare them for cooking.
- Heat Oil: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil, allowing it to heat up until shimmering.
- Sauté Shrimp: Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer to the hot skillet. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- Combine Sauce Ingredients: Using the same skillet, pour in honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger (if using), and rice vinegar. Stir well to mix all ingredients.
- Thicken Sauce (Optional): Mix cornstarch with a small amount of water to form a slurry, then add to the sauce. Cook and stir for an additional minute until the sauce thickens to desired consistency.
- Return Shrimp: Add cooked shrimp back into the skillet and toss to coat thoroughly in the honey garlic sauce. Heat through for about one minute.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide cooked rice or quinoa among serving bowls, top with the honey garlic shrimp and steamed broccoli or chosen vegetables.
- Garnish: Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the bowls before serving to add flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- You can substitute other vegetables such as bell peppers or snap peas based on preference or availability.
- Adjust the amount of honey and soy sauce to your taste for a sweeter or saltier sauce.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari to make the recipe gluten-free.
- For a thicker sauce, do not skip the cornstarch slurry step.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor of shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: Honey garlic shrimp, shrimp bowl, quick shrimp recipe, healthy shrimp dinner, Asian shrimp recipe, honey garlic sauce
