Honey Garlic Shrimp Bowls
A quick, nutritious meal combining sweet honey, savory soy sauce, and tender shrimp, served over rice or quinoa with fresh veggies.
Ingredients
For the shrimp
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ¼ cup honey Adjust amount based on sweetness preference.
- ¼ cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For the bowl
- 2 cups cooked white rice, brown rice, or quinoa
- 1 cup broccoli florets, steamed or sautéed
- ¼ cup green onions, finely sliced
- to taste sesame seeds or crushed red pepper flakes (for garnish) Optional
Instructions
Preparation
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, and grated ginger.
Cooking Shrimp
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 2–3 minutes per side until they turn pink and curl into a ‘C’ shape. Do not overcook.
Glazing
- Pour the honey garlic mixture into the skillet and let it bubble and thicken slightly, coating the shrimp in a glossy glaze (about 2 minutes).
Preparing Vegetables
- While the shrimp cook, steam broccoli until bright green and fork-tender or sauté for caramelization.
Building Bowls
- Scoop your rice or quinoa into bowls, pile on the honey garlic shrimp, spoon over the sauce, and nestle in your veggies.
- Finish with a sprinkle of green onions and optional sesame seeds or red pepper flakes.
Notes
Serve warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently.