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Tender shrimp coated in a sticky honey-soy glaze served atop rice or quinoa with crisp vegetables, ready in about 20 minutes for a quick and flavorful weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (swap tamari for gluten-free option)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups cooked white rice, brown rice, or quinoa
  • 1 cup broccoli florets, steamed or sautéed
  • 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
  • Optional garnish: sesame seeds or crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions and keep warm.
  2. If using frozen shrimp, thaw completely and pat dry; if fresh, pat raw shrimp dry.
  3. Whisk honey, soy sauce (or tamari), minced garlic, and grated ginger in a small bowl until combined.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  5. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and loosely curled.
  6. While shrimp cook, steam or sauté broccoli (or other quick-cooking veggies) until bright green and just tender, about 3–4 minutes.
  7. Pour the honey-garlic sauce into the skillet and simmer 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened and glossy, stirring gently to coat the shrimp.
  8. Remove shrimp from heat once coated and opaque to avoid overcooking.
  9. Divide cooked rice or quinoa between bowls, top with glazed shrimp and veggies, and sprinkle with sliced green onions and optional sesame seeds or red pepper flakes.

Notes

Dry shrimp well before cooking to help them brown nicely and avoid steaming in the pan., Remove shrimp from heat as soon as they are pink and loosely curled to keep them tender., For more sauce, double the glaze recipe to drizzle extra or use as a dip., Marinate shrimp in sauce for 10–15 minutes for deeper flavor, but do not marinate too long to avoid mushiness., Heat pan well before adding sauce to quickly reduce it and create a glossy finish without burning., You can swap shrimp for chicken, tofu, or beef; adjust cooking times accordingly., Try alternative grains like cauliflower rice or noodles, and add extra veggies such as edamame, bell peppers, shredded carrots, or snap peas., Add crushed red pepper flakes, sriracha, or chili oil to make the sauce spicy., Use maple syrup or agave syrup instead of honey for a vegan sweetener option.

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