Teriyaki shrimp and green beans served over white rice, topped with sesame seeds on a rustic white plate.

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Recipe: Easy honey garlic shrimp with green beans and rice

You want dinner on the table in under 35 minutes, and you want it to actually taste good. We hear you.

So many women in the GRWL community tell us the same thing. By six o'clock, the last thing you want to do is stand over a stove for an hour. This honey garlic shrimp recipe is one we come back to again and again on busy nights. It's fast, it's satisfying, and it never asks you to trade flavor for health.

Why this honey garlic shrimp recipe works for real life

This isn't a recipe that demands a special trip to the store or an afternoon of prep. It's a weeknight dinner that respects your time. The shrimp cooks in minutes, the sauce comes together in one bowl, and the whole meal is ready in about 35 minutes.

It's also a great fit if you're focused on real, sustainable nourishment rather than a quick fix. The shrimp brings lean protein, the green beans bring fiber and crunch, and the rice rounds things out so you actually feel satisfied after you eat, not like you're still hunting for a snack an hour later.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

What you'll need

1 cup jasmine rice (dry, rinsed)
1/4 cup raw honey
1/4 cup tamari
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 1/4 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 tsp cornstarch
1 tbsp avocado oil
4 cups green beans, trimmed
1/2 tsp sesame seeds

How to make it

Follow the instructions on the package to cook the jasmine rice.
In a large bowl, mix honey, tamari, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Keep aside 3/4 of the mixture, and toss the shrimp in the remaining portion. Let the shrimp marinate for 15 minutes.
Mix cornstarch with the reserved sauce in a small bowl and whisk together.
Over medium-high heat, heat a wok and add the avocado oil. Add green beans to the wok and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften. Use a slotted spoon to remove and set them aside.
Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel before adding them to the wok. Cook for 1 and 1/2 minutes without turning. Flip the shrimp, add the reserved sauce, and cook for another minute until the shrimp are cooked through.
Add the sautéed green beans back to the wok and toss to evenly coat with sauce.
Plate the dish by dividing the cooked rice onto plates and topping with the honey garlic shrimp and green beans. Add a garnish of sesame seeds before serving.

Notes for making it your own

Leftovers: Refrigerate honey garlic shrimp in an airtight container for up to three days.

Serving size: One serving is approximately 3/4 cup of rice and one cup of honey garlic shrimp and beans.

More flavor: Add minced ginger to the sauce.

Nutrition at a glance

Calories: 421
Protein: 35g
Carbs: 64g
Fat: 5g
Saturated fat: 1g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1g
Monounsaturated fat: 3g
Trans fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 228mg
Sodium: 1181mg
Sugar: 20g
Fiber: 4g
Calcium: 141mg
Iron: 2mg
Vitamin A: 737IU
Vitamin C: 13mg

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Real food, real results

This honey garlic shrimp dish is a small example of a bigger idea we live by at GRWL: you don't have to choose between food that tastes good and food that supports your goals. Sustainable weight loss isn't about restriction or forcing yourself through it. It's about building a plate you actually want to eat, made from real ingredients, that leaves you feeling nourished instead of deprived.

If tonight is one of those nights where you need something quick, this honey garlic shrimp's for you. And if you're ready for more support turning nights like this into a whole lifestyle, we'd love to help.

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