Honey Garlic Shrimp Bowls with Sticky Rice, Quick Veggies, and Sweet Glaze

Why You’ll Love This Honey Garlic Shrimp Bowls

Hey there, if you’re looking for a fast dinner that packs big flavor, these Honey Garlic Shrimp Bowls are your new go-to. They come together in about 30 minutes total, with just 10 minutes prep and 20 minutes cooking, mostly waiting for the rice. Picture tender shrimp coated in a sticky sweet glaze, served over rice with quick veggies, all in one pan for easy cleanup. Perfect for busy nights when you want something tasty without the fuss.

These bowls bring lean protein from 9 to 10 oz shrimp, hitting 31 grams per serving. They’re low in saturated fat at 1 gram and offer nutrients like selenium and iodine. Garlic adds immune boosts, and honey keeps things naturally sweet with 44 grams sugar but way better than takeout. Check out why shrimp is a healthy choice for more on its benefits.

This honey garlic shrimp bowl recipe shines with balance: sweet from 1/4 cup honey, savory low-sodium soy, zingy lemon, and a kick from red pepper flakes. Your family will devour it!

Swap the rice for quinoa or cauliflower rice to fit your needs. Add broccoli or zucchini for more veggies. It’s versatile for gluten-free with tamari or meal prep that refrigerates well. Yields 2 servings, easy to double.

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Essential Ingredients for Honey Garlic Shrimp Bowls

Grab these simple items for your honey garlic shrimp bowls. Everything is straightforward, and frozen pre-peeled shrimp cuts prep time. Serves 2, but scale up easily.

Main Ingredients

• 9 to 10 oz (255 to 283 g) thawed or fresh raw shrimp, cleaned, peeled, deveined
• 2 to 3 teaspoons avocado oil or preferred oil
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus extra if desired
• 2 to 4 tablespoons chopped or sliced green onion (reserve half for garnish)
• 1 cup cooked rice or grain of choice
• about 1/2 cup sautéed veggies for serving (example: julienned carrots)

Honey Garlic Sauce

• 4 cloves garlic minced (about 1.5 to 2 tablespoons)
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) low-sodium soy sauce (for gluten-free, substitute tamari)
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon minced or grated fresh ginger (or jarred ginger paste)
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, to thicken; mix with cold water before adding)

These make the perfect easy honey garlic shrimp bowl recipe. For vegan twists, swap shrimp for tofu.

Special Dietary Options

• Vegan: Use 14 to 16 oz extra-firm tofu instead of shrimp and maple syrup for honey.
• Gluten-free: Tamari or coconut aminos for soy sauce.
• Low-calorie: Cauliflower rice base, less oil, steamed veggies.

How to Prepare the Perfect Honey Garlic Shrimp Bowls: Step-by-Step Guide

Let’s make these honey garlic shrimp bowls with sticky rice together. Follow these steps for restaurant-quality results in under 30 minutes.

Step 1: Cook Your Base

Cook 1 cup of rice or your chosen grain like sticky rice or quinoa according to package instructions. Set it aside to keep warm. This forms the hearty base for your shrimp rice bowls.

Step 2: Whip Up the Honey Garlic Sauce

Whisk together 4 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, and cornstarch slurry if using. Taste and adjust. This sweet glaze is the star! Learn more about benefits of honey.

Step 3: Prep the Shrimp

Pat the 9 to 10 oz shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper. This helps them sear nicely without steaming.

Step 4: Sear the Shrimp

Heat a large skillet over medium-high and add 2 to 3 teaspoons oil. Cook shrimp 1 to 2 minutes per side until they curl and are slightly underdone. After flipping, toss in 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes and half the green onion. Don’t overcook!

Step 5: Add Sauce and Finish Cooking

Pour the sauce into the skillet and cook about 1 minute more until shrimp are done and sauce thickens. For thicker glaze, remove shrimp, simmer sauce with slurry, then return shrimp.

Step 6: Assemble Your Bowls

Serve shrimp and sauce over the cooked rice with 1/2 cup sautéed veggies like julienned carrots, broccoli, snow peas, bell pepper, or zucchini. Garnish with remaining green onion, extra flakes, or hot sauce.

Quick Tips for Success

• Use frozen pre-peeled shrimp to save time.
• Swap bases: rice noodles, quinoa, lo mein, cauliflower rice.
• Mix veggies to taste.

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Dietary Substitutions to Customize Your Honey Garlic Shrimp Bowls

Protein Alternatives

Swap shrimp for extra-firm tofu (14 to 16 oz), tempeh, scallops, or chicken. For chicken lovers, try ideas like my easy chicken spaghetti recipe for inspiration.

Grain and Veggie Swaps

Use quinoa, cauliflower rice, or zoodles. Veggies: broccoli, snow peas, bell peppers, zucchini, julienned carrots.

Sauce Adjustments

• Gluten-free: tamari.
• Vegan: maple syrup for honey.
• Less sodium: reduced-sodium soy.

Keep sweet-salty balance. Shrimp cooks fast; tofu needs more time.

Mastering Honey Garlic Shrimp Bowls: Advanced Tips and Variations

Pro Techniques

Pat shrimp dry for crisp sear. High heat for caramelization. Deglaze pan for flavor.

Flavor Twists

• Japanese: ginger, mirin.
• Korean: gochujang.
• Thai: fish sauce, cilantro.

Presentation and Make-Ahead

Layer rice, veggies, shrimp. Garnish bright. Prep components ahead; refrigerate 2 to 3 days.

How to Store Honey Garlic Shrimp Bowls: Best Practices

Cool quickly, store separate in airtight containers. Fridge 2 to 3 days; freeze proteins 1 month. Reheat gently in skillet. Great for meal prep!

• Leftovers refrigerate well for next-day meals.

FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions About Honey Garlic Shrimp Bowls

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🍤 Quick and flavorful weeknight dinner that brings restaurant-quality Asian-inspired flavors to your table in just 30 minutes
🍚 Perfect balance of sweet and savory with tender shrimp, sticky rice, and crisp vegetables for a complete nutritious meal

• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

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9 to 10 oz (255 to 283 g) thawed or fresh raw shrimp

2 to 3 teaspoons avocado oil or preferred oil

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

2 to 4 tablespoons chopped or sliced green onion for garnish

1 cup cooked rice or grain of choice

about 1/2 cup sautéed veggies for serving

4 cloves garlic minced

1/4 cup (60 ml) honey

1/4 cup (60 ml) low-sodium soy sauce

2 tablespoons sesame oil

1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon minced or grated fresh ginger

1/2 to 1 teaspoon cornstarch for thickening

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Instructions

1-Step 1: Cook Your Base
Cook 1 cup of rice or your chosen grain like sticky rice or quinoa according to package instructions. Set it aside to keep warm. This forms the hearty base for your shrimp rice bowls.

2-Step 2: Whip Up the Honey Garlic Sauce
Whisk together 4 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, and cornstarch slurry if using. Taste and adjust. This sweet glaze is the star! Learn more about benefits of honey.

3-Step 3: Prep the Shrimp
Pat the 9 to 10 oz shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper. This helps them sear nicely without steaming.

4-Step 4: Sear the Shrimp
Heat a large skillet over medium-high and add 2 to 3 teaspoons oil. Cook shrimp 1 to 2 minutes per side until they curl and are slightly underdone. After flipping, toss in 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes and half the green onion. Don’t overcook!

5-Step 5: Add Sauce and Finish Cooking
Pour the sauce into the skillet and cook about 1 minute more until shrimp are done and sauce thickens. For thicker glaze, remove shrimp, simmer sauce with slurry, then return shrimp.

6-Step 6: Assemble Your Bowls
Serve shrimp and sauce over the cooked rice with 1/2 cup sautéed veggies like julienned carrots, broccoli, snow peas, bell pepper, or zucchini. Garnish with remaining green onion, extra flakes, or hot sauce.

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Notes

🍤 Use frozen pre-peeled and deveined shrimp to cut prep time down to just a few minutes
🥒 Swap vegetables based on what you have on hand – broccoli, snow peas, bell pepper, or zucchini all work great
🌾 Try different bases like rice noodles, quinoa, lo mein, or cauliflower rice for variety in your meal prep

• Author: Brandi Oshea
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Category: Main Course
• Method: Stir-frying
• Cuisine: Asian Fusion
• Diet: Gluten-Free Option

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 bowl
• Calories: 466
• Sugar: 44
• Sodium: 2228
• Fat: 7
• Saturated Fat: 1
• Unsaturated Fat: 6
• Trans Fat: 0
• Carbohydrates: 72
• Fiber: 1
• Protein: 31
• Cholesterol: 321