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Irresistible Honey Garlic Shrimp Bowls

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Make this quick and flavorful honey garlic shrimp served over your favorite grain with fresh vegetables for an easy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup cooked white rice or quinoa (for serving)
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup sliced carrots
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your bowl base: Cook rice or quinoa according to package directions. Steam or lightly sauté broccoli and carrots until tender-crisp. Set aside the base components.
  2. Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes if using.
  3. Cook the shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink. Do not overcook. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Thicken the sauce: Pour the honey garlic mixture into the same skillet. Bring to a simmer. Whisk the cornstarch slurry again and pour it into the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, about 1 minute.
  5. Glaze the shrimp: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Toss gently to coat the shrimp evenly with the sticky glaze. Cook for 30 seconds to reheat.
  6. Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked rice or quinoa among serving bowls. Top with the glazed shrimp, steamed vegetables, sliced green onions, and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • For tender shrimp, pat them dry before cooking to help them sear quickly.
  • If you prefer a deeper flavor, substitute brown sugar for 1 tablespoon of the honey.
  • This recipe works well for meal prepping; store the sauce and shrimp separately from the grains and vegetables until serving.

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