20 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp (Printable)

Juicy shrimp glazed with honey garlic sauce, served on rice for a fast, satisfying meal in under 20 minutes.

# Components:

→ Main Components

01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 2 cups cooked white rice

→ Sauce

03 - 1/4 cup honey
04 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
05 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated

→ For Cooking

07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Thickening (Optional)

08 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch
09 - 1 tablespoon water

→ Garnish

10 - 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced
11 - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

# Directions:

01 - Cook rice according to package instructions and keep warm.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, low-sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger. If thickening is desired, mix cornstarch with water and stir into sauce.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange shrimp in a single layer and sear 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and lightly golden.
04 - Pour prepared honey garlic sauce over the shrimp. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring to coat, until sauce thickens and evenly glazes shrimp.
05 - Divide warm rice among serving bowls. Top with honey garlic shrimp and drizzle with extra sauce. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in twenty minutes for even the busiest schedules
  • Major crowd pleaser with bold garlicky sweet and tangy flavors
  • Uses simple ingredients you likely have on hand
  • Minimal cleanup needed with just one pan and a bowl
02 -
  • Packed with lean protein from shrimp and energy from rice
  • Naturally gluten free if you use tamari or a wheat free soy sauce
  • Leftovers make for a fantastic cold rice bowl lunch
03 -
  • Always pat shrimp dry before searing for the most caramelized surface
  • Do not crowd the pan or shrimp will steam instead of brown
  • Taste the sauce before adding to shrimp and adjust garlic ginger or honey to your preference
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