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.