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Close-up of Irresistible Honey Garlic Shrimp Bowls with rice and vegetables, garnished with green onions.

Irresistible Honey Garlic Shrimp Bowls

This recipe offers a quick and flavorful meal option, perfect for busy weeknights. The sweet and savory honey garlic sauce pairs perfectly with tender shrimp and your choice of base.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 466
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp Bowls
  • 9-10 oz Shrimp thawed or fresh raw, cleaned, peeled, deveined
  • 2-3 tsp Sesame oil or avocado oil
  • 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes plus extra for a spicier dish
  • 2-4 TBSP Green onion chopped/sliced
  • 1 cup Cooked rice or grain of choice or noodles, quinoa, cauliflower rice
  • 0.5 cup Sauteed veggies e.g., julienned carrots
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced (approx 1.5-2 TBSP)
  • 1/4 cup Raw honey
  • 1/4 cup Low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 TBSP Sweet chili sauce
  • 1 TBSP Lemon juice
  • 0.5 tsp Fresh minced/grated ginger or jarred ginger paste
  • 0.5-1 tsp Corn starch to thicken sauce, optional

Equipment

  • Large pan or skillet
  • small bowl

Method
 

  1. Cook rice or your chosen grain according to package directions. This usually takes about 20 minutes, so start this first. You can also use noodles, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.
  2. Prepare the shrimp: clean, peel, and devein if necessary. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the honey garlic sauce. Set aside.
  4. Heat your chosen oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Add the shrimp to the hot pan and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until they just start to curl but are slightly undercooked. While cooking the second side, add the red pepper flakes and half of the green onions.
  6. Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce into the pan with the shrimp. Cook for an additional minute, or until the shrimp are cooked through. Shrimp are done when they are curled and opaque.
  7. If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can remove the shrimp and let the sauce simmer for a few extra minutes until it reduces and thickens. Alternatively, whisk 1/2-1 tsp cornstarch with 1/2-1 tsp cold water and add it to the sauce to thicken it more quickly. Pour the thickened sauce over the shrimp.
  8. Serve the honey garlic shrimp over your cooked rice or grain. Add your sauteed vegetables and garnish with the remaining green onions. For extra spice, add more red pepper flakes or a drizzle of Sriracha.

Nutrition

Calories: 466kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 31gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 321mgSodium: 2228mgPotassium: 233mgFiber: 1gSugar: 44gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 209mgIron: 4mg

Notes

If you are using grains other than rice, the cook time for the base may be shorter than 20 minutes. For a gluten-free version, use tamari or your favorite wheat-free soy sauce.

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