Description
Honey Garlic Shrimp and Rice Bowl with juicy shrimp, sweet honey, and garlicky goodness. Quick, comforting, and sure to please anyone!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) honey
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 4–5 garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 cups (300g) jasmine rice
- 2 1/4 cups (540ml) water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Rice Rinse the jasmine rice in cold water until the water runs clear. Add the rice, water, and salt to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. After cooking, remove from heat but keep covered, allowing the rice to steam for an additional 10 minutes. This patience yields the perfect foundation for your **Honey Garlic Shrimp and Rice Bowl**.
- Step 2: Mix the Sauce While the rice cooks, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a small bowl. Whisk thoroughly until the honey is fully incorporated and the mixture looks uniform. Set aside 2 tablespoons of this sauce for drizzling later – this ensures you’ll have that fresh, punchy flavor in the final presentation.
- Step 3: Prepare the Shrimp Pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels – this crucial step ensures proper caramelization. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. When a drop of water sizzles upon contact, your pan is ready.
- Step 4: Cook the Shrimp Place the shrimp in a single layer in the hot pan, being careful not to overcrowd (cook in batches if necessary). Sear for about 2 minutes until the bottom side turns pink with slight golden edges. Flip each shrimp and cook for 1 minute on the other side. Your kitchen will fill with a mouthwatering aroma at this point.
- Step 5: Glaze with Sauce Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp and gently toss to coat. The sauce will bubble and thicken rapidly – this should take only 30-45 seconds. Once the sauce has reached a glossy, coat-the-back-of-a-spoon consistency, remove the pan from heat immediately and stir in the fresh lime juice. This bright acid balances the sweet honey perfectly.
- Step 6: Assemble Your Bowl Fluff the rice with a fork and divide it among serving bowls. Top with the glazed shrimp, drizzle with the reserved sauce, and sprinkle with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and cilantro if using. For maximum visual impact, arrange the shrimp in a circular pattern over the rice.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 845mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 172mg