Honey Garlic Shrimp Bowl

Shrimp • 20 min • Healthy

This Honey Garlic Shrimp Bowl is the perfect balance of sweet, savoury, and garlicky goodness. Juicy shrimp cook in minutes and pair beautifully with warm rice, fresh vegetables, and a glossy honey-soy glaze. A quick weeknight favourite that delivers big flavour with minimal effort.

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)

• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1–2 tbsp water (if needed to thin)

• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 cup carrots, julienned or sliced
• 1 cup edamame (optional)

• Sesame seeds
• Green onions, sliced
• Lime wedges

• Steamed jasmine rice
• Brown rice or quinoa
• Cauliflower rice (low-carb option)

1. Mix the sauce

Whisk soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and water in a small bowl. Set aside.

2. Cook the vegetables

Lightly steam or sauté broccoli and carrots until crisp-tender. Set aside

3. Sauté aromatics

Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add garlic and chili flakes; cook 20–30 seconds until fragrant.

4. Cook the shrimp

Add shrimp to the skillet and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.

5. Add the honey garlic sauce

Pour sauce over the shrimp. Simmer 1–2 minutes until glossy and slightly thickened.

6. Assemble the bowl

Layer warm rice in a bowl, add vegetables, spoon shrimp and sauce on top, and finish with sesame seeds, green onions, and lime.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes

• Large skillet
• Cutting board + knife
• Mixing bowl
• Steamer or small pan for vegetables

• No shrimp? Swap with chicken, tofu, or salmon.
• Sweeter glaze: Add an extra teaspoon of honey.
• More garlic flavor: Increase garlic to 4–5 cloves.
• Veggie swaps: Use bell peppers, zucchini, cabbage, or snap peas.
• Thicker sauce: Simmer an extra minute or add a splash of cornstarch slurry.

• Refrigerator: Up to 3 days (store shrimp separately for best texture).
• Freezer: Not recommended — shrimp can become rubbery.
• Reheat: Warm gently on the stove or in the microwave with a splash of water.

• Naturally sweet and savory with simple ingredients
• Ready in just 20 minutes
• High-protein and meal-prep-friendly
• Easy to customize with different veggies or grains
• Great for quick weeknight dinners

You may also enjoy our 7-Ingredient Teriyaki Samon, try the One-Pot Mediterranean Lentil Soup, or go for a 20 Min Honey Soy Chicken.