20-Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp Rice Bowl
This 20-Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp Rice Bowl is the perfect weeknight meal—sweet, savory, and garlicky shrimp served over fluffy rice with fresh veggies. It’s fast, flavorful, and healthier than takeout!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 bowls
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or lemon juice)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (or olive oil)
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (optional)
- For the Bowl:
- 3 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
- 1 cup steamed broccoli (or snap peas)
- 1 cup shredded carrots (or bell peppers)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Make sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, garlic, vinegar, sesame oil, and ginger.
- Cook shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and sauce, cooking 2–3 minutes per side until pink and caramelized. Remove from heat.
- Assemble bowls: Divide rice among bowls. Top with shrimp, broccoli, carrots, and green onions.
- Finish & serve: Drizzle extra sauce from the pan over bowls. Garnish with sesame seeds.
Notes
- Use frozen shrimp (thawed) for convenience.
- For spice, add chili flakes or sriracha.
- Swap rice with cauliflower rice or quinoa for a low-carb version.
- Meal prep friendly: Store in containers for up to 3 days.
