Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with these Honey Garlic Shrimp Bowls, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. In just 30 minutes, you can create a nourishing meal that features succulent shrimp glazed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, served over a bed of fluffy rice or quinoa. This dish balances the comforting warmth of garlic and ginger with the rich umami of soy sauce, making every bite feel like a cozy hug after a long day. Customize your bowl by adding vibrant vegetables like steamed broccoli or sautéed bell peppers for added nutrition and color. Whether it’s for family or a solo treat, these bowls are sure to bring smiles to the table!
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce (or tamari)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup broccoli florets
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger to create the sauce.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2–3 minutes on each side until pink.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet with cooked shrimp. Stir gently for about 2 minutes until shrimp are well-coated.
- Steam or sauté broccoli until tender.
- Serve over rice or quinoa, garnishing with green onions and optional sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg