Description
Honey Garlic Shrimp with Rice is an irresistible dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors in just 20 minutes. Tender shrimp are coated in a luscious honey garlic sauce, served over fluffy rice for a satisfying meal the whole family will love. This quick recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, and it can easily be customized with fresh vegetables to suit your taste. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, you can whip up this delightful seafood dish any night of the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, or lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional (for heat)
- 3 cups cooked white or jasmine rice
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, toss shrimp with soy sauce, olive oil, and cornstarch until well-coated. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, ginger (if using), rice vinegar (or lemon juice), and red pepper flakes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook marinated shrimp for about 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Remove from skillet.
- Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet and simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and toss gently to coat in the sauce.
- Serve over warm rice and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg