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Honey Garlic Shrimp Bowl in 20 Minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
Enjoy a quick and flavorful shrimp bowl packed with sweet, savory, and spicy notes, perfect for a wholesome meal in just 20 minutes.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on or off)

Seasoning

  • Pinch salt and black pepper (to season shrimp)
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil (for searing)

Sauces & Sweeteners

  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic (finely minced)
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil (optional, adds depth)
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (to taste; or use sriracha instead)
  • 1 tsp sriracha (to taste; alternative to red pepper flakes)
  • 2 tsp cornstarch (for slurry)
  • 2 tbsp water (for slurry)

Vegetables & Grains

  • 3 cups cooked rice (warm; jasmine, brown, or cauliflower rice)
  • 1 cup shelled edamame (thawed)
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 small cucumber (thinly sliced)
  • 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

For Serving

  • Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions 

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, then sear until pink and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, sriracha, cornstarch, and water to make the sauce.
  • Add the sauce to the skillet with shrimp, cook until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • Divide cooked rice into bowls, top with shrimp and sauce, then add edamame, carrots, cucumber, green onions, and sesame seeds. Serve with lime wedges.

Notes

For extra flavor, toast the sesame seeds before adding.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: shrimp