Honey Garlic Shrimp Rice Bowl (Print Version)

Succulent shrimp glazed with honey garlic sauce, served over warm rice for a quick, flavorful meal idea.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 450 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 2 cups cooked white or brown rice

→ Sauce

03 - 60 ml honey
04 - 60 ml low-sodium soy sauce
05 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger

→ For Cooking

07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Optional

08 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
09 - 1 tablespoon water (if using cornstarch)

→ Garnishes

10 - 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced
11 - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

# How to Make It:

01 - Cook the rice according to package directions. Set aside and keep warm.
02 - In a bowl, whisk together honey, low-sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger. For a thicker sauce, dissolve cornstarch in water and stir into the sauce mixture.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Arrange shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until pink and lightly golden.
04 - Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce over the shrimp. Continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the shrimp.
05 - Portion the cooked rice into bowls, top with honey garlic shrimp and sauce, and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in just twenty minutes with almost no prep
  • Uses simple ingredients from the pantry and produce drawer
  • Packed with protein and full of garlicky sweetness
  • Perfect for busy nights when you need something fast but memorable
02 -
  • High in lean protein so keeps you full without weighing you down
  • Flexible use whatever rice or grain you have on hand
  • The flavor-packed sauce also works well with chicken or tofu
03 -
  • Pat the shrimp dry before cooking so they brown better and do not steam
  • Always mince garlic fresh for the punchiest flavor pre chopped just does not compare
  • Taste the sauce before adding to the shrimp and adjust honey or soy for perfect balance

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