Description
A quick and flavorful 20-minute meal featuring succulent shrimp coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, served over fluffy rice with mixed vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup jasmine rice (or rice of choice)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Water (for cooking rice)
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: Rinse jasmine rice. Combine 1 cup rice with 2 cups water in a saucepan. Boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes until water is absorbed. Let sit.
- Prep the Shrimp: Rinse shrimp and pat dry.
- Make the Sauce: Mix honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic in a small bowl.
- Cook the Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté mixed vegetables for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Cook the Shrimp: Move vegetables to one side of the skillet. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until pink.
- Combine Everything: Pour honey garlic sauce over shrimp and vegetables. Stir to coat. Simmer for 1 minute until sauce thickens.
- Fluff the Rice: Fluff cooked rice with a fork, season with salt if desired.
- Assemble the Bowl: Divide rice into bowls. Top with honey garlic shrimp and vegetable mixture.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy your Honey Garlic Shrimp Rice.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best taste.
- Add fresh lime or lemon juice for a zesty flavor.
- Experiment with spices like ginger or chili flakes.
- Serve with a side salad.
- This dish is suitable for meal prep.
- Adjust honey amount for desired sweetness.
- Maple syrup can be used as a substitute for honey.
- Frozen shrimp can be used after thawing and drying.
- Consider adding pineapple for a tropical twist.
- For a spicy version, add sriracha or red chili flakes to the sauce.
- Substitute rice with quinoa for a healthier option.
- For a vegan version, use tofu or chickpeas instead of shrimp.
- Incorporate fresh herbs like cilantro or basil before serving.
- Leftovers can be stored in airtight containers in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
- The dish can be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg