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Low Calorie Meal Prep Honey Garlic Shrimp With Rice - Simple, Flavorful, and Ready for the Week

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Shrimp: 1.5 pounds raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (medium or large; tail off for easy eating)
  • Rice: 2 cups uncooked jasmine or basmati rice (or brown rice for extra fiber)
  • Vegetables: 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 red bell pepper (sliced), 1 cup snap peas or zucchini (optional)
  • Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
  • Honey: 3 tablespoons
  • Low-sodium soy sauce or tamari: 3 tablespoons
  • Rice vinegar: 1 tablespoon
  • Sesame oil: 1 teaspoon
  • Cornstarch: 1 teaspoon (optional, to lightly thicken the sauce)
  • Red pepper flakes: 1/4 teaspoon (or to taste)
  • Ginger: 1 teaspoon freshly grated (optional but great for flavor)
  • Cooking oil: 1 tablespoon (avocado or olive oil)
  • Salt and pepper: To taste
  • Green onions and sesame seeds: For garnish (optional)

Method
 

  1. Cook the rice: Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. Cook according to package directions. Fluff and set aside to cool slightly for meal prep containers.
  2. Prep the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes. If using cornstarch, whisk it in until smooth.
  3. Pat the shrimp dry: Dry shrimp with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper. Dry shrimp sear better and won’t dilute the sauce.
  4. Cook the vegetables: Heat half the oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add broccoli and bell pepper. Stir-fry 3–4 minutes until crisp-tender. Remove to a plate.
  5. Sear the shrimp: Add the remaining oil. Arrange shrimp in a single layer. Cook 1–2 minutes per side until just pink. Avoid overcooking.
  6. Add the sauce: Pour the sauce into the pan with the shrimp. Let it bubble for 30–60 seconds, stirring, until slightly thickened and glossy.
  7. Combine: Return vegetables to the pan and toss to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning. If you want more zing, add a splash of vinegar or a pinch of chili flakes.
  8. Assemble: Divide rice into 4–5 meal prep containers. Top with shrimp and vegetables. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if using.
  9. Cool and store: Let containers cool uncovered for 10–15 minutes, then seal and refrigerate.