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Quick Honey Sriracha Shrimp Recipe with Fluffy Jasmine Rice Perfect for Weeknights

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A fast and flavorful shrimp dish with a sweet and spicy honey sriracha sauce served over fluffy jasmine rice, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound medium peeled and deveined shrimp (fresh or frozen, thawed before cooking)
  • 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
  • 2 tablespoons honey (preferably raw or organic)
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
  • Lime wedges for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 cup jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rinsed rice with 1 1/4 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  2. Remove rice from heat and let it sit, covered, for 10 minutes to steam. Fluff with a fork before serving.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons sriracha, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and minced garlic. Set aside.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes on one side until pink and slightly golden.
  5. Flip shrimp and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fully opaque.
  6. Lower heat to medium, pour honey sriracha sauce over shrimp, and toss gently to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and clings to shrimp.
  7. Remove skillet from heat. Sprinkle sliced green onions and sesame seeds over shrimp.
  8. Serve immediately over fluffy jasmine rice with lime wedges on the side if desired.

Notes

Thaw shrimp before cooking for even cooking and better sauce consistency. Avoid overcooking shrimp to prevent rubbery texture. Rinse jasmine rice well to remove excess starch and achieve fluffy texture. Use medium-high heat for caramelization without burning sauce. If sauce is too thick, add a teaspoon of water to loosen. Toast sesame seeds lightly for extra flavor if desired.

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