Description
This Honey Garlic Shrimp Bowls recipe offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors featuring tender shrimp glazed in a honey garlic sauce, served over fluffy rice or quinoa with vibrant broccoli and fresh green onions. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Sauce
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Bowls
- 2 cups cooked white rice or quinoa
- 1 cup broccoli florets, steamed or sautéed
- ¼ cup green onions, finely sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated fresh ginger until well combined to form the honey garlic sauce.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Glaze the shrimp: Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce into the skillet with the shrimp. Allow the sauce to bubble and coat the shrimp evenly for about 2 minutes, stirring gently to prevent burning and ensure an even glaze.
- Prepare the broccoli: While the shrimp cooks, steam or sauté the broccoli florets until they turn bright green and are tender-crisp, enhancing their natural flavor and maintaining their vibrant color.
- Assemble the bowls: Serve the glazed shrimp over cooked white rice or quinoa. Top the bowls with steamed or sautéed broccoli and garnish with finely sliced green onions for a fresh finish.
Notes
- You can substitute tamari for soy sauce to make this dish gluten-free.
- For added crunch, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and ginger according to your taste preference for stronger or milder flavors.
- Quinoa is a great alternative to white rice for added protein and fiber.
- Ensure the shrimp is cooked just until opaque to avoid rubbery texture.
