Description
Discover how to make mouthwatering Irresistible Honey Garlic Shrimp Bowls that are bursting with flavor. Perfect for a quick and delicious meal at home!
Ingredients
- – 9-10 oz (255-283 g) thawed or fresh raw shrimp (cleaned/peeled/deveined)
- – 2-3 tsp (10-15 ml) sesame oil or avocado oil
- – 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) red pepper flakes plus extra for a spicier dish
- – 2-4 TBSP (30-60 ml) chopped/sliced green onion
- – 1 cup (240 ml) cooked rice or grain of choice
- – sauteed veggies for serving (I added 1/2 cup (120 ml) julienned carrots)
- – 4 cloves garlic minced (approx 1.5-2 TBSP (53 ml))
- – 1/4 cup (60 ml) maple syrup
- – 1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce
- – 2 TBSP (30 ml) sweet chili sauce
- – 1 TBSP (15 ml) lemon juice
- – 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) fresh minced/grated ginger (or jarred ginger paste if preferred)
- – 1/2-1 tsp (2.5-5 ml) corn starch to thicken sauce, optional
Instructions
- Prepare your rice according to the package directions, as it usually requires around 20 minutes to cook. Begin with this step. Alternatively, you can select noodles, quinoa, or cauliflower rice as your base.
- Prepare the shrimp by cleaning and peeling them, and defrost if they’re frozen. Lately, we’ve opted for frozen, deveined, easy-to-peel shrimp. Simply defrost, peel, and they’re ready to cook! If you prefer, you can also purchase pre-peeled shrimp. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and set them aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the sauce components by whisking them together and then set aside.
- In a large pan or skillet, heat your preferred oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook the shrimp on both sides for approximately 1-2 minutes until they begin to curl but remain slightly undercooked. After flipping to the other side, sprinkle in red pepper flakes according to your spice preference and incorporate half of the green onions.
- Pour in the sauce and continue cooking for another minute until the shrimp are fully cooked. The cooking time may vary based on the shrimp’s size, so look for a curled, opaque appearance as a sign they are ready.
- For a thicker sauce, take the shrimp off the heat and let the sauce simmer a bit longer. Keep an eye on it as it reduces, stirring if necessary. Once thickened, remove from heat and drizzle over the shrimp. To speed up the thickening process, whisk 1/2-1 teaspoon of cornstarch with an equal amount of cold water and mix it into the sauce.
- Serve the shrimp over the prepared rice (or your choice of noodles, quinoa, or cauliflower rice) along with your selected vegetables. Sprinkle the remaining green onions on top for garnish. If you desire a spicier dish, add more crushed red pepper flakes or a touch of Sriracha chili sauce. Enjoy your meal!
