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Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowls

Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowls
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Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowls combine tender shrimp glazed with a rich honey garlic butter sauce served over a bed of rice or grains with fresh vegetables. Ready in under 30 minutes, this flavorful, nutritious, and customizable dish is perfect for quick weeknight dinners and offers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and buttery flavors.

Ingredients

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Shrimp & Protein Base

  • 12 oz fresh or thawed shrimp, peeled and deveined

Sauce Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, freshly minced
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Rice or Grain Base

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

Vegetables

  • 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 cup snap peas or steamed broccoli (or asparagus, zucchini, baby spinach as variations)

Garnishes & Seasonings

  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley or green onions, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: red pepper flakes or hot sauce for a spicy kick
  • Optional: sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Peel and devein shrimp if needed, mince garlic, chop vegetables, and cook rice or chosen grain according to package instructions.
  2. Cook the Shrimp: Heat 1½ tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and sauté until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  3. Make the Honey Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, add remaining butter and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, then stir in honey, soy sauce (or tamari), and lemon juice. Let the sauce simmer gently for about 1 minute to thicken slightly.
  4. Combine Shrimp with Sauce: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the honey garlic butter sauce. Heat through.
  5. Assemble the Bowls: Divide cooked rice or grain into bowls, add steamed or sautéed vegetables, then top with the glazed shrimp. Garnish with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon if desired.

Notes

  • Don’t overcook shrimp to avoid rubbery texture; cook just until pink and curled.
  • Use fresh garlic instead of powder for the best flavor and aroma.
  • Adjust honey quantity to your preferred sweetness level.
  • Toast rice or grains in a little butter or oil before cooking for nuttier flavor.
  • Prep vegetables ahead to streamline cooking and save time.

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Keywords: Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp, Shrimp Bowls, Quick Dinner, Easy Shrimp Recipe, Weeknight Meal, Gluten Free, Low Carb Option, Healthy Shrimp Bowl

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