Description
This Honey Garlic Shrimp served over cauliflower rice is a quick and delicious dish that highlights the natural sweetness of honey and the savory taste of shrimp, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb raw, peeled, and deveined shrimp
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 4–6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cups cauliflower rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- Sliced green onions for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Ensure your shrimp are completely thawed, peeled, and deveined. Pat them very dry with paper towels.
- In a medium bowl, toss the dried shrimp with about 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine your honey, low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated fresh ginger. Whisk everything together until well combined and the honey has fully dissolved.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive or avocado oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the cauliflower rice (if using frozen, add directly from the freezer). Sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp and excess moisture has evaporated. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of oil and increase the heat to high. Once hot, add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer. Sear for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from skillet and set aside with the cauliflower rice.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and pour the prepared honey garlic sauce into the skillet. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently, and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the seared shrimp to the skillet with the thickened sauce and toss gently to coat. Cook for another 30 seconds to warm through.
- Serve immediately over the cauliflower rice, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for some heat if desired.
- This dish is perfect served fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg