🔥 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Sweet–spicy flavor combo that tastes like takeout but healthier.
- High-protein, balanced bowl perfect for lunch or dinner.
- Ready in under 20 minutes, ideal for busy nights.
- Versatile & customizable: swap veggies, grains, or proteins.
- Meal-prep friendly and reheats beautifully without getting mushy.
This flavorful Honey Chili Shrimp Bowl features juicy sautéed shrimp coated in a sweet-spicy glaze, served over warm rice with vibrant vegetables for a balanced, high-protein meal that comes together fast.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Cook Temperature: Medium-High Heat (stovetop)
Total Time: 18 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp chili sauce (such as chili-garlic or sriracha)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the Bowl
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
- ½ cup shredded red cabbage
- ½ cup roasted or sautéed carrots
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
- ¼ cup chopped snap peas or edamame
- Optional: lime wedges, sesame seeds
Directions
- Prep the shrimp: Pat shrimp dry and season lightly with pepper.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, mix honey, chili sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, and minced garlic.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink.
- Add the glaze: Pour the sauce into the pan and toss shrimp until coated and slightly caramelized (about 1–2 minutes).
- Assemble the bowl: Add warm rice to bowls, then top with cabbage, carrots, snap peas or edamame, and shrimp.
- Finish: Spoon extra sauce over the top and garnish with green onions or sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes & Variations
Variations
- Sweet-heat twist: Add pineapple chunks or mango.
- Low-carb version: Swap rice for cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.
- Creamy version: Add 1 tbsp Greek yogurt or light mayo into the sauce after cooking.
- Veggie boost: Add roasted sweet potatoes, bell peppers, or shaved carrots.
Tips
- Don’t overcook shrimp—they cook fast and become rubbery after 3–4 minutes.
- Double the sauce if you like extra glaze.
- Jasmine rice pairs best for sweetness; brown rice adds fiber.
🍽️ Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
(Assuming the recipe makes 2 servings — values below are for 1 serving)
- Calories: 395
- Protein: 32g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 5g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
- Sodium: 780mg
- Sugar: 16g
- Vitamin A: 20% DV
- Vitamin C: 45% DV
- Calcium: 10% DV
- Iron: 15% DV
- Potassium: 520mg
