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Honey Garlic Shrimp Bowls

A quick and flavorful dish featuring juicy shrimp tossed in a sweet-savory honey-garlic glaze, served over rice and mixed vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.
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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: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Glaze
  • 2-3 tbsp Honey Start with 2 and add more if you want it sweeter.
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Fresh ginger, grated Or 1/4 tsp ground ginger.
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce Use low-sodium if watching salt.
For the Shrimp
  • 16-20 oz Shrimp, peeled and deveined Medium to large; tails on or off.
  • 1-2 tbsp Vegetable oil Neutral oil with a high smoke point; olive oil can be used but has a lower smoke point.
For Serving
  • 2 cups Rice, cooked White or brown rice; quinoa or cauliflower rice can be swapped.
  • 4 cup Mixed vegetables Bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas, or a steamable mix.
  • 2 Green onions, thinly sliced
  • to taste Sesame seeds, toasted For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and soy sauce. Set aside.
  2. Warm vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
Cooking
  1. Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes until undersides are pink and slightly browned. Flip and cook for 1-2 more minutes until opaque and just cooked through.
  2. Pour the honey-garlic mixture over the shrimp. Stir to coat and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce reduces and becomes glossy.
  3. Cook rice according to package directions. Steam or quickly sauté mixed vegetables until crisp-tender, about 3-5 minutes.
Assembly
  1. Divide rice between bowls, top with vegetables, then pile on the glazed shrimp. Garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours of cooking. Store shrimp and rice separately in airtight containers and consume within 3 days. To reheat, warm shrimp gently in a skillet and reheat rice with a splash of water.