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

Irresistible Honey Garlic Shrimp Bowls

This recipe for Irresistible Honey Garlic Shrimp Bowls is perfect for busy home cooks who want a quick, flavorful, and healthy dinner option. It's an exciting and satisfying way to incorporate more seafood into your diet without spending hours in the kitchen.
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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 Bowls
  • 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
  • 1 cup cooked rice or grain of choice
  • 1/2 cup sauteed veggies e.g., julienned carrots
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
  • 1/2 tsp fresh minced/grated ginger or jarred ginger paste
  • 1/2-1 tsp corn starch to thicken sauce, optional

Equipment

  • Small bowl
  • Large pan or skillet

Method
 

  1. Cook rice according to package directions, as this usually takes about 20 minutes. You can also use noodles, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.
  2. Prepare the shrimp by cleaning, peeling, and deveining 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. Cook the 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 another minute, or until the shrimp are fully cooked through. The cooking time may vary based on shrimp size.
  7. If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the shrimp and let the sauce simmer for a few extra minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens. 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, along with your chosen vegetables. 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 using grains other than rice, the cook time for the base will be shorter. For a gluten-free option, use GF Tamari or your preferred wheat-free soy sauce. The nutrition facts provided are estimates and may vary based on your ingredient choices and additions.

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