Description
This Honey Garlic Shrimp is succulent and bursting with flavor, perfectly served over cauliflower rice for a delicious 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
- Slice 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. Taste and add a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired.
- 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. For a thicker sauce, whisk in a cornstarch slurry if desired.
- 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
- For a spicy kick, you can add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- This dish can be served as a low-carb meal option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg