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Honey Garlic Shrimp Bowls: The Ultimate Weeknight Hero Recipe & Guide

Honey Garlic Shrimp Bowls: The Ultimate Weeknight Hero Recipe & Guide
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It all started on a breezy Wednesday evening. I had barely 30 minutes to get dinner on the table after soccer practice and piano lessons, and I needed something nourishing but quick—something that could hush hunger and bring smiles to tired faces. That’s when these Honey Garlic Shrimp Bowls became a weeknight hero.

Ingredients

(Scale 1x/2x/3x as needed)

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined

  • ¼ cup honey

  • ¼ cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 cups cooked white rice, brown rice, or quinoa

  • 1 cup broccoli florets, steamed or sautéed

  • ¼ cup green onions, finely sliced

  • Optional: sesame seeds or red pepper flakes for garnish

Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Sauce

Whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl.

2️⃣ Cook the Shrimp

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 2–3 minutes per side, just until pink and curled into a “C” shape.

3️⃣ Add the Glaze

Pour the sauce into the skillet and simmer 1–2 minutes until glossy and slightly thickened, coating the shrimp.

4️⃣ Prepare Veggies

Steam or sauté broccoli until bright green and crisp-tender.

5️⃣ Build the Bowls

Serve shrimp over warm rice or quinoa.
Top with broccoli, drizzle extra sauce, and garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, or chili flakes.

Notes

  • Don’t overcook shrimp — they’re done as soon as they turn pink.

  • Swap broccoli for snow peas, bell peppers, or bok choy.

  • Add lime juice or rice vinegar to the sauce for brightness.

  • Try cauliflower rice to keep it lower-carb.

  • Meal prep friendly! Store components separately to keep textures fresh.

Find it online: https://biteseason.com/honey-garlic-shrimp-bowls-the-ultimate-weeknight-hero-recipe-guide/