20-Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp (Print Version)

Sweet, garlicky shrimp with fresh vegetables over rice, ready in 20 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 450 g peeled and deveined medium shrimp
02 - 2 tablespoons honey
03 - 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
06 - 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
07 - 1 cup broccoli florets
08 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
09 - 2 green onions, sliced
10 - Sesame seeds, for garnish

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Whisk until fully blended.
02 - Place shrimp in the marinade and gently toss to coat. Let sit for 10 minutes.
03 - In a saucepan, add jasmine rice and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until tender.
04 - Heat half the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli florets and red bell pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes until just tender.
05 - In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil. Add marinated shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until opaque, pouring the extra marinade into the pan. Cook an additional minute to reduce the sauce slightly.
06 - Divide cooked rice among serving bowls. Top with sautéed vegetables, shrimp, and sauce. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Cooks from start to finish in twenty minutes
  • Relies on simple grocery staples
  • Tastes like takeout but healthier and customizable
  • Satisfying balance of protein carbs and veggies
  • Easy to adapt for meal prep or lunch boxes
02 -
  • Packed with lean protein from shrimp
  • Full of antioxidants thanks to lots of veggies
  • The honey garlic sauce is naturally gluten free if you select tamari
  • Ready for any night yet special enough for guests
03 -
  • Make sure the pan is hot before the shrimp hit it so they get that little caramelized edge and stay juicy
  • Do not overcook the shrimp or they will get tough
  • Whisk the cornstarch really well to avoid any lumps
  • If the sauce gets too thick just splash in a little more water until it glosses beautifully

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