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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 are a quick, flavorful, and comforting meal featuring tender shrimp tossed in a luscious honey garlic butter sauce served over fluffy rice. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish balances sweet, savory, and buttery flavors with minimal prep and cooking time, and can be easily customized to suit your preferences or dietary needs.

Ingredients

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Shrimp and Protein

  • 1 lb fresh or frozen shrimp, peeled and deveined

Sauce Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (or gluten-free soy sauce/coconut aminos)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Base and Garnishes

  • 3 cups cooked white or brown rice (or cauliflower rice/quinoa)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • Red pepper flakes, optional, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Shrimp: Rinse the shrimp and pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels to ensure they sear properly. Lightly season with salt and pepper for a simple base before cooking.
  2. Cook the Shrimp: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
  3. Make the Honey Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant and golden. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Cook for an additional minute until the sauce slightly thickens.
  4. Combine and Coat: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss well to coat them evenly with the honey garlic butter sauce. Remove from heat and sprinkle with red pepper flakes and sliced green onions for freshness.
  5. Assemble the Bowls: Serve the saucy shrimp over warm cooked rice, spoon extra sauce over the top to soak through the grains. Garnish as desired and enjoy your meal!

Notes

  • Use room temperature shrimp to ensure even cooking and prevent rubberiness.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan; cook shrimp in batches if necessary to achieve a good sear and avoid steaming.
  • Fresh minced garlic is important for a strong, rich flavor compared to pre-minced options.
  • Let the sauce simmer just enough to thicken slightly without burning.
  • Adjust the amount of honey based on your preferred sweetness.

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