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Irresistible Honey Garlic Shrimp Bowls

This recipe offers a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner option, perfect for busy individuals and families. It balances sweet and savory notes for a restaurant-quality dish prepared in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 466
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 9-10 oz shrimp thawed or fresh raw, cleaned, peeled, and deveined
  • 2-3 tsp sesame oil or avocado oil
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes plus extra for a spicier dish
  • 2-4 TBSP green onion chopped/sliced
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced (approx 1.5-2 TBSP)
  • 1/4 cup raw honey
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 TBSP sweet chili sauce
  • 1 TBSP lemon juice
  • 0.5 tsp fresh minced/grated ginger or jarred ginger paste
  • 0.5-1 tsp corn starch to thicken sauce, optional
For Serving
  • 1 cup cooked rice or grain of choice
  • 1/2 cup sauteed veggies e.g., julienned carrots

Equipment

  • Large pan or skillet
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  1. Cook rice according to package directions. If using rice, start this first as it typically takes about 20 minutes. You can also use noodles, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.
  2. Prepare the shrimp: clean, peel, and devein if necessary. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Whisk together all honey garlic sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  4. Heat your chosen oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Cook shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side, until they begin to curl but are slightly undercooked. Add red pepper flakes and half the green onion when you flip the shrimp.
  6. Pour the sauce into the pan and cook for an additional minute, or until the shrimp are cooked through. The shrimp should be curled and opaque.
  7. If you want a thicker sauce, remove the shrimp and let the sauce simmer for a few extra minutes, stirring occasionally. Alternatively, whisk cornstarch with cold water and add to the sauce to thicken.
  8. Serve the shrimp and sauce over your cooked rice or grain base. Add sauteed vegetables and garnish with the remaining green onion.

Nutrition

Calories: 466kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 31gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 321mgSodium: 2228mgPotassium: 233mgFiber: 1gSugar: 44gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 209mgIron: 4mg

Notes

If you are not cooking rice, the total cook time will be shorter. For a gluten-free option, use tamari or a wheat-free soy sauce. The nutrition facts provided are estimates and may vary based on your ingredient choices.

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