Honey-Garlic Shrimp Bowl
A weeknight-friendly honey-garlic shrimp bowl featuring a sticky glaze, bright vegetables, and a fluffy bed of rice or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oil (canola or avocado for sautéing)
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, snap peas, broccoli, etc.)
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk together honey, minced garlic, and soy sauce to make the marinade.
- Toss the shrimp in the marinade and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Cook rice or quinoa according to package directions.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with oil.
- Sear shrimp in a single layer for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and browned.
- Remove shrimp and add vegetables to the same pan, stir-frying until bright and tender-crisp (3-5 minutes).
- Return shrimp to the pan, pour in any remaining marinade, and cook for an additional 30-60 seconds.
- Assemble bowls with rice or quinoa on the bottom, topped with shrimp, vegetables, sesame seeds, and green onions.
Notes
Mise en place: have all ingredients prepped before starting to cook for best results. Avoid overcrowding the pan when searing shrimp.