Honey Garlic Shrimp 🍤

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1/2 yellow onion, sliced
• 3 cups cooked white rice
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• Salt & black pepper, to taste

Steps

1. Cook the white rice according to the package instructions and set aside.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
3. In another small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water to make a slurry.
4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook for about 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, cook the bell peppers, broccoli, and onion until they’re tender but still slightly crisp.
6. Pour in the honey garlic sauce and stir to combine.
7. Add the cornstarch slurry and cook for another 1–2 minutes, stirring until the sauce thickens.
8. Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss everything together until coated in the sauce.
9. Serve over warm white rice and enjoy!