Description
Irresistible Honey Garlic Shrimp Bowls offer a delightful combination of sweet, savory, and umami flavors. This quick and easy recipe features succulent shrimp coated in a rich honey garlic sauce, served over fluffy rice or quinoa with tender-crisp vegetables. It’s a visually stunning and flavorful meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced (optional)
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 green onion, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ginger if using. Set aside.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Add Vegetables: Toss bell pepper and broccoli into the skillet with the shrimp. Sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Combine with Sauce: Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp and vegetables. Stir well to coat everything evenly and let it simmer for about 2 minutes.
- Serve: Divide the cooked rice or quinoa into bowls. Top with the honey garlic shrimp and vegetable mixture.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds for an added touch of flavor and presentation.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh shrimp. Frozen shrimp is an alternative; ensure it’s fully thawed before cooking.
- Adjust honey and soy sauce to your taste. A splash of rice vinegar adds tang.
- Fresh cilantro or basil can be added just before serving.
- Add red pepper flakes or sriracha for heat.
- Leftovers can be used in tacos or salads.
- To make gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg