Honey Garlic Shrimp and Cilantro Lime Rice Bowl
This Honey Garlic Shrimp and Cilantro Lime Rice Bowl is packed with tender shrimp, seasoned with a sweet honey garlic sauce and nestled on top of zesty cilantro lime rice. It's ready in less than 30 minutes and bursting with flavor!
Servings: 2 bowls
Ingredients
FOR THE RICE
- 1 cup long-grain white rice uncooked
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- juice of one lime
FOR THE SHRIMP
- 1 pound shrimp fresh or frozen
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- To prepare the rice, bring water to a boil in a medium pot. Add the rice, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Remove cover and fluff rice with a fork.
- Add cilantro, salt, garlic powder, and lime juice. Lightly stir to combine. Set aside.
- To make the shrimp, combine the olive oil, honey, lemon juice, soy sauce, and garlic in a large bowl. Add shrimp and lightly toss to coat.
- Pour shrimp mixture into a large skillet. Sear shrimp until browned and opaque, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Remove from skillet. Top cilantro lime rice with shrimp and drizzle with extra sauce, if desired. Serve immediately.