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Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp Rice Bowls

Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp Rice Bowls
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Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp Rice Bowls combine succulent shrimp tossed in a luscious honey garlic butter sauce, served over fluffy jasmine or basmati rice. This quick and easy dish offers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and buttery flavors, making it an ideal weeknight dinner or a simple yet impressive meal to share.

Ingredients

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Shrimp and Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 lb medium to large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp pure honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free version)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed

Rice

  • 1.5 cups jasmine or basmati rice (dry)
  • Water or broth according to rice package instructions

Optional Vegetables

  • 1/2 cup bell peppers, sliced
  • 1/2 cup snap peas
  • 1 cup fresh spinach

Garnishes (Optional)

  • Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped
  • Sesame seeds
  • Lemon wedges

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Rice: Cook your choice of rice according to package instructions until warm and fluffy. Fluff with a fork immediately after cooking to keep grains separate.
  2. Make the Honey Garlic Butter Sauce: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add minced garlic. Cook briefly until fragrant to avoid bitterness. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice to create a glossy, flavorful sauce.
  3. Cook the Shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes on each side, until they turn pink and are fully coated in the sauce. Avoid overcooking to keep shrimp tender.
  4. Toss in Vegetables (Optional): Add your choice of vegetables to the skillet and sauté for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened and coated with the sauce.
  5. Assemble the Bowls: Spoon the cooked rice into serving bowls. Top with the saucy shrimp and vegetables. Drizzle any extra sauce from the pan over the top to enhance flavor.

Notes

  • Use fresh shrimp when possible for best texture and flavor.
  • Do not overcook shrimp to avoid rubbery texture; cook until just pink and opaque.
  • Add garlic first and cook briefly to maximize aroma and prevent bitterness.
  • Taste and adjust honey and soy sauce for balanced sweetness and saltiness.
  • Fluff rice after cooking to keep it light and separate.

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Keywords: honey garlic shrimp, butter shrimp, shrimp rice bowl, quick dinner, easy shrimp recipe, sweet and savory shrimp

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