Honey Garlic Steak & Shrimp over Yellow Rice
Creamy, juicy, and packed with sweet-savory flavor, this dish combines tender steak bites and plump shrimp in a sticky honey-garlic glaze over fragrant turmeric-yellow rice.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Medium Saucepan
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
Seafood
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
Meat
- 1/2 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
Oils
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided (1 tbsp for rice, 1 tbsp for vegetables, 1 tbsp for steak)
Sauces
- 2 tbsp honey, room temperature
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
Spices
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Vegetables
- 1 small onion, chopped
Grains
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 3/4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
Spices
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp cumin powder
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the rice, turmeric, cumin, and a pinch of salt. Toast the rice for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant, stirring constantly so it doesn’t brown too much. Add the broth, increase heat to bring to a boil, then reduce to low. Cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork; keep warm.
- While the rice cooks, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until softened and slightly charred, stirring occasionally. Remove vegetables from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Pat the steak pieces dry with paper towels and season evenly with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Add 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet and heat over high until shimmering. Add the steak in a single layer and sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side, letting a golden crust form. Work in batches if needed to avoid crowding. Remove steak and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add the shrimp to the same skillet and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Add the minced garlic, honey, and soy sauce to the skillet and toss the shrimp to coat in the sauce. Let the sauce reduce and caramelize for about 1 minute — keep stirring so the garlic doesn’t burn.
- Return the cooked steak and sautéed vegetables to the skillet with the shrimp. Toss everything in the honey-garlic sauce until well combined and everything is evenly coated. Taste and adjust salt or pepper as needed.
- Plate the yellow rice as the base. Top with the steak, shrimp, and vegetables. Spoon any remaining sauce from the skillet over the dish for extra flavor and shine.
Notes
Use room-temperature steak and shrimp for even cooking. Pat proteins dry before seasoning for a better crust. Avoid overcrowding the pan when searing steak.