Sweet and Savory Honey Garlic Shrimp Bowls
These Sweet and Savory Honey Garlic Shrimp Bowls are a quick and delicious dinner option, featuring succulent shrimp and vibrant vegetables over fluffy jasmine rice.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups water or chicken broth
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 carrot cut into julienne strips
- 2 green onions thinly sliced for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine jasmine rice with 2 cups of water or chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger for the sauce.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté broccoli, red bell pepper, and carrot for 4-5 minutes.
- Remove vegetables from skillet and set aside, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Add shrimp to the same skillet in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink.
- Flip shrimp, pour honey garlic sauce over them, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until fully cooked.
- Divide cooked rice among four bowls and top with sautéed vegetables and shrimp.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your meal!
Notes
For a zesty touch, serve with lime or lemon wedges.