Description
Honey Garlic Shrimp Bowls deliver bold, glossy shrimp tossed in a sticky, savory glaze over fluffy rice, with crisp toppings. This quick, gluten-free dinner comes together in under 30 minutes—perfect for meal prep, busy weeknights, or healthy lunches. Juicy shrimp caramelizes with honey, soy, garlic, and a splash of rice vinegar, offering a satisfying protein-packed option that’s comforting, vibrant, and endlessly craveable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari (gluten free)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- Optional toppings: sliced cucumbers, shredded carrots, avocado, green onions, sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, black pepper, and paprika. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add shrimp and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the honey garlic sauce and simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Spoon rice into bowls and top with honey garlic shrimp.
- Add desired toppings and serve warm.
Notes
- Tip: Pat shrimp dry before cooking for a better sear.
- For gluten-free, use tamari or coconut aminos in place of soy sauce.
- Leftovers keep in the fridge for 2–3 days. Reheat gently.
- To lighten the dish, use brown rice or cauliflower rice for lower carbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
Keywords: Honey Garlic Shrimp Bowls, honey garlic shrimp, gluten-free shrimp bowls, quick dinner, 30 minute meals, shrimp rice bowls, healthy lunch, meal prep