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A vibrant easy shrimp and rice bowl with fresh vegetables

Zesty Garlic Shrimp & Rice Power Bowl

This Zesty Garlic Shrimp & Rice Power Bowl is a quick, healthy, and incredibly flavorful meal perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender shrimp are tossed in a savory-sweet garlic sauce and served over fluffy jasmine rice with your favorite fresh toppings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined (fresh or frozen, thawed)
  • 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
  • 2 cups water or vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil optional
  • 1/2 lime for juice
Toppings (Optional)
  • Sliced green onions for topping
  • Toasted sesame seeds for topping
  • Sriracha for topping (optional)
  • Sliced avocado for topping (optional)
  • Chopped cilantro for topping (optional)

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Large skillet or wok
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine jasmine rice and water/broth; bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes before fluffing.
  3. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  5. Add dried shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  6. Whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Pour over shrimp and toss to coat.
  7. Cook for 1-2 minutes more until sauce thickens. Squeeze in lime juice if desired.
  8. Divide rice among bowls, top with shrimp, and add your favorite toppings. Serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp in a bit of the soy-honey sauce for 15-20 minutes before cooking. Adjust the amount of sriracha to your spice preference.