Hot Honey Shrimp Bowls (Printable Version)

Shrimp tossed in spicy honey glaze, served on rice with crisp vegetables for a satisfying, bold meal.

# What You Need:

→ Shrimp Preparation

01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Hot Honey Sauce

07 - 1/3 cup honey
08 - 1 to 2 tablespoons hot sauce, such as sriracha, to taste
09 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

→ Bowl Assembly

11 - 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
12 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
13 - 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
14 - 1 large carrot, julienned
15 - 1 avocado, sliced
16 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
02 - In a small saucepan, blend honey, hot sauce, soy sauce, and lime juice. Warm gently over low heat, stirring until integrated, then remove from heat and set aside.
03 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until opaque and pink.
04 - Pour half of the hot honey sauce over the shrimp in the skillet and toss thoroughly to glaze.
05 - Arrange cooked rice in four serving bowls. Top each with shredded red cabbage, sliced cucumber, julienned carrot, sliced avocado, and glazed shrimp.
06 - Drizzle remaining hot honey sauce over the assembled bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy enough for a weeknight
  • Perfect for meal prep or speedy lunches
  • Customizable with your favorite veggies and grains
  • That glossy hot honey sauce clings to every shrimp
  • Food feels fun and fresh and nourishing all at once
02 -
  • Loaded with lean protein and vegetables
  • The spicy-sweet sauce is completely craveable
  • Makes great leftovers for lunch the next day
03 -
  • Always pat your shrimp dry before seasoning This helps the paprika and garlic really stick and gives the best sear
  • Use freshly cooked warm rice for fluffiness and to help soak up all the sauce When you add the sauce to the skillet, do not let it cook too long or the honey will caramelize too much and lose its velvety texture

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