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20 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp & Rice Bowl

A quick and delicious shrimp dish with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce served over rice.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Shrimp and Sauce
  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil optional
Rice
  • 2 cups jasmine rice or any preferred rice
  • 4 cups water for cooking rice
Garnishes
  • 2 green onions sliced for garnish
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

Cook the Rice
  1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rice and water in a rice cooker or pot and cook according to package instructions.
  2. Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and keep warm.
Prepare the Shrimp
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the honey, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Pour this mixture over the shrimp and stir to coat.
  4. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. Divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Top each bowl with the honey garlic shrimp.
  2. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

Notes

Feel free to add vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers for extra nutrition.

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