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A close-up of Irresistible Honey Garlic Shrimp Bowls, featuring plump shrimp coated in a glossy sauce served over rice with chopped green onions.

Irresistible Honey Garlic Shrimp Bowls

This recipe for Irresistible Honey Garlic Shrimp Bowls is perfect for busy individuals and families looking for a quick, healthy, and delicious meal. It's a flavorful seafood option that elevates weekday dinners and can be adapted for dietary preferences.
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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
  

Shrimp
  • 9-10 oz shrimp thawed or fresh raw, cleaned/peeled/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 Serving
  • 1 cup cooked rice or grain of choice
  • 0.5 cup sauteed veggies 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
  • 0.5 tsp fresh minced/grated ginger or jarred ginger paste
  • 0.5-1 tsp corn starch to thicken sauce, optional

Equipment

  • Large pan or skillet
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  1. Cook rice according to package directions. If using other bases like noodles, quinoa, or cauliflower rice, prepare them as well.
  2. Prepare the shrimp: clean, peel, and devein if necessary. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together all the honey garlic sauce ingredients.
  4. Heat your chosen oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Add the shrimp to the hot pan and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until they begin to curl but are slightly undercooked. Add red pepper flakes and half of the green onions during the last minute of cooking.
  6. Pour the prepared sauce into the pan with the shrimp. Cook for an additional minute, or until the shrimp are cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
  7. If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can simmer it for a few extra minutes after removing the shrimp, or whisk together cornstarch and cold water and add it to the sauce to thicken.
  8. Serve the honey garlic shrimp over your cooked rice or grain base. Add sauteed vegetables and garnish with the remaining green onions.

Nutrition

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

Notes

If using rice, the cook time is approximately 20 minutes. Alternate grains may cook faster. For a gluten-free option, use tamari or a wheat-free soy sauce. The nutrition facts provided are estimates.

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