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Close-up of Irresistible Honey Garlic Shrimp Bowls with rice, shrimp, and vegetables.

Irresistible Honey Garlic Shrimp Bowls

Quick and easy honey garlic shrimp bowls perfect for a weeknight meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 466

Ingredients
  

Shrimp
  • 9-10 oz shrimp thawed or fresh raw, cleaned/peeled/deveined
  • 2-3 tsp sesame oil or avocado oil
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes plus extra for a spicier dish
  • 2-4 TBSP green onion chopped/sliced
For the Bowl
  • 1 cup cooked rice or grain of choice
  • 1/2 cup sauteed veggies for serving (e.g., julienned carrots)
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
  • 1/2 tsp fresh minced/grated ginger (or jarred ginger paste)
  • 1/2-1 tsp corn starch to thicken sauce, optional

Equipment

  • Large pan or skillet
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  1. Cook rice according to package directions. 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 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 during the last minute of cooking.
  6. Add the sauce to the pan and cook for an additional minute, or until shrimp are cooked through.
  7. If you want a thicker sauce, remove the shrimp and let the sauce simmer and reduce. Alternatively, whisk cornstarch with cold water and add to the sauce to thicken.
  8. Serve the shrimp and sauce over cooked rice or your chosen base. Top with sauteed vegetables and the remaining green onion. Garnish with extra red pepper flakes or Sriracha if desired.

Nutrition

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

Notes

If using grains other than rice, the cook time may be shorter. For a gluten-free option, use tamari or a wheat-free soy sauce.

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