Description
A delightful mix of flavors featuring perfectly cooked shrimp coated in a sweet and spicy honey garlic sauce, served over jasmine rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 green onions, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Water (for cooking rice)
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix together the honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, sesame oil, and lime juice. Stir until well combined and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat a little oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on one side until they turn pink and start to caramelize. Flip the shrimp and pour the honey garlic sauce over them.
- Continue to cook the shrimp in the sauce for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are fully cooked and the sauce has thickened slightly, coating the shrimp beautifully.
- Fluff the jasmine rice with a fork and divide it into serving bowls. Top the rice with the glazed shrimp and drizzle any remaining sauce from the skillet over the top.
- Sprinkle chopped green onions over the shrimp for a fresh touch. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- For a vegan alternative, swap shrimp for tofu or chickpeas.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Spicy Honey Garlic Shrimp Bowl, shrimp recipe, quick dinner, Asian cuisine