Honey Garlic Shrimp Rice Bowl (Print Version)

Shrimp tossed in honey garlic sauce atop steamed rice, ready in just 20 minutes for a tasty, easy meal.

# Components:

→ Shrimp and Sauce

01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1/4 cup honey
03 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
04 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
07 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
08 - 1 tablespoon water (if using cornstarch)

→ Serving Components

09 - 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
10 - 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced
11 - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

# Directions:

01 - Cook white or brown rice according to package directions. Keep warm and set aside until ready to serve.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, low-sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger. For a thicker sauce, dissolve cornstarch in water and incorporate into the mixture.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange shrimp in a single layer and sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until opaque and lightly golden.
04 - Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce over the shrimp. Stir to coat evenly and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and shrimp are well glazed.
05 - Serve shrimp and sauce atop warmed rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Enjoy immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy dinner with just twenty minutes from start to finish
  • Balanced sweet salty and garlicky flavors that suit all ages
  • Pantry ingredients you probably already have
  • Customizable for different diets with endless veggie add-ins
02 -
  • Ready in less than half an hour for real weeknight convenience
  • Packed with protein and flavor but light enough for lunch
  • Flexible to swap proteins or grains if needed
03 -
  • Do not crowd the shrimp in the pan so each one sears nicely for a crisp edge
  • Taste the sauce before pouring over the shrimp you can tweak the honey soy balance to your liking
  • Garnish last minute for the freshest crunch from onions and sesame seeds
  • A little grated orange or lime zest in the sauce takes the flavors up a notch on special occasions
  • I learned to always pat dry the shrimp before cooking so they brown beautifully

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