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Honey Garlic Shrimp Skillet with Rice

A plate featuring glossy Honey Garlic Shrimp Skillet with Rice, garnished with sesame seeds and vegetables.
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Prepare this quick and flavorful honey garlic shrimp in a skillet and serve it over fluffy white rice for an easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup broccoli florets (optional)
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice: Combine 1 cup of rice and 2 cups of water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  2. Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using). Set aside.
  3. Cook the shrimp: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Sauté aromatics and vegetables: Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. If using vegetables, add the broccoli and bell pepper now and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender-crisp.
  5. Glaze the shrimp: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce over the shrimp and vegetables. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the shrimp evenly.
  6. Serve immediately: Spoon the cooked rice onto plates and top with the honey garlic shrimp mixture. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can add 1 teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon of cold water to the sauce in the last minute of cooking to make it thicker.
  • Use medium or high heat for the shrimp to ensure a quick cook time and prevent them from becoming tough.
  • This recipe works well with pre-cooked rice if you need to save additional time.

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