Speedy Honey Garlic Shrimp Bowls
This Speedy Honey Garlic Shrimp Bowl recipe features succulent shrimp coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, served over your choice of rice or grains with fresh vegetables. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, it's perfect for a weeknight meal.
Equipment
- Large skillet or wok
- Paper towels
- Whisk
- Serving bowls
Ingredients
Main
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium preferred
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar optional, for a slight tang
- ½ teaspoon sriracha or red pepper flakes optional, for a kick
- Green onions, chopped for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
- Cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for serving
- Steamed or sautéed vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, snow peas) for serving
Instructions
Instructions
- Pat the peeled and deveined shrimp dry with paper towels.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add minced garlic to the hot pan and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add the dried shrimp to the pan in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove cooked shrimp and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium, then add honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar (if using), and sriracha (if using) to the same pan. Whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens and becomes glossy.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the pan and toss gently to coat them completely in the honey garlic sauce. Cook for just another 30 seconds to warm through.
- Divide cooked rice or grain into serving bowls, then top with the honey garlic shrimp and your chosen steamed or sautéed vegetables.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp in a tablespoon of soy sauce for 15 minutes before cooking. Adjust the amount of sriracha to your spice preference. If you don't have rice vinegar, a squeeze of lime juice can offer a similar tang. Ensure your shrimp are thoroughly dry to get a good sear and prevent the sauce from becoming watery.