Description
This Citrus-Chili Glazed Shrimp Rice Bowl delivers a vibrant blend of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors. Succulent shrimp and fluffy jasmine rice are coated in a zesty glaze, creating a satisfying and light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g (14oz) Shrimp, peeled & deveined, patted dry
- 300g (1½ cup) Jasmine Rice, rinsed
- 600ml (2½ cups) Water
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) Olive Oil
- 1 tsp (5g) Salt, divided
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) Honey, or maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) Lime Juice, fresh
- 1 tsp (5g) Lime Zest
- 1 Tbsp (15ml) Soy Sauce, low-sodium, halal
- ½ tsp (1g) Red Chili Flakes, adjust to taste
- 1 Clove Garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp (15g) Sesame Seeds, toasted
- 2 Tbsp (8g) Cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse Rice: Rinse jasmine rice until water runs clear.
- Cook Rice: Combine rice, water, and salt; boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes.
- Rest Rice: Let rice rest covered for 5 minutes, then fluff.
- Make Glaze: Whisk honey, lime juice, zest, soy sauce, chili flakes, and garlic.
- Simmer Glaze: Simmer glaze for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
- Glaze Shrimp: Toss shrimp with half the glaze.
- Sauté Shrimp: Sauté shrimp in olive oil for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Combine Glaze & Rice: Stir remaining glaze into cooked rice.
- Assemble Bowl: Spoon rice into a bowl, top with shrimp, and drizzle with glaze.
- Garnish & Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro.
Notes
Patting shrimp dry is key for a good sear. Adjust chili flakes to your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg
Keywords: shrimp,rice bowl,citrus,chili,easy,weeknight,asian,flavorful,healthy