🍯 Honey Garlic Steak & Shrimp Over Yellow Rice 🍤🥩
Bold, buttery, and bursting with flavor — your new favorite surf & turf dinner!
If you love savory-sweet combos, this Honey Garlic Steak & Shrimp served over golden, fragrant yellow rice will be your next weeknight obsession. It’s a flavor-packed dish that brings together tender steak bites, juicy shrimp, sautéed veggies, and a sticky, garlicky glaze — all layered over turmeric-infused rice. And yes, it tastes just as dreamy as it sounds.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Steak & Shrimp:
- ½ lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
For the Vegetables:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- ½ green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper, to taste
For the Yellow Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1¾ cups chicken or vegetable broth
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ¼ tsp cumin powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the Yellow Rice:
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in the rice, turmeric, cumin, and a pinch of salt. Toast for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
2. Sauté the Veggies:
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chopped onion and bell pepper. Cook for 4–5 minutes until soft and lightly charred. Set aside.
3. Sear the Steak:
- Season steak cubes with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet over high heat. Sear steak for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
4. Cook the Shrimp & Sauce:
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium.
- Add shrimp and cook 2 minutes per side until pink.
- Stir in garlic, honey, and soy sauce. Let it bubble and caramelize for 1 minute.
5. Bring It All Together:
- Return steak and veggies to the skillet. Toss everything in the honey garlic sauce until well-coated.
6. Serve:
- Spoon yellow rice onto plates.
- Top with steak, shrimp, and veggies.
- Drizzle any leftover sauce over the top. Serve hot.
🕒 Time & Nutrition
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Calories: ~530 kcal per serving
- Servings: 3–4
💡 Tips & Variations
- Try this dish with chicken or tofu for an easy protein swap.
- Add red pepper flakes or chili paste for extra heat.
- Use saffron rice or jasmine rice as a base if you’re feeling fancy.
