Asian Shrimp Bowl (Printable)

Juicy grilled shrimp served over fluffy rice with crisp vegetables and tangy ginger-sesame dressing for a satisfying 30-minute meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Shrimp Marinade

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
04 - 1 clove garlic, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Base

07 - 2 cups cooked jasmine or sushi rice

→ Vegetables

08 - 1 cup shelled edamame, cooked
09 - 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
10 - 1 cup carrot, julienned
11 - 2 tablespoons scallions, thinly sliced
12 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

→ Ginger-Sesame Dressing

13 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
14 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
15 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
16 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
17 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
18 - 1 clove garlic, minced
19 - 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili sauce, optional

# Steps:

01 - In a bowl, combine shrimp with soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper. Allow to marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
02 - While shrimp marinates, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, honey, finely grated ginger, minced garlic, and sriracha in a small bowl. Set aside.
03 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill marinated shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
04 - Divide cooked rice evenly among four serving bowls. Arrange edamame, cucumber slices, and julienned carrot over the rice base.
05 - Place grilled shrimp on top of each bowl's vegetables and rice.
06 - Drizzle each bowl generously with ginger-sesame dressing. Garnish with sliced scallions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy preparation with a total time of only 30 minutes.
  • A balanced, dairy-free, and pescatarian meal rich in fresh vegetables.
  • Vibrant flavors from a homemade ginger-sesame dressing.
  • Highly customizable with different grains or additional toppings.
02 -
  • Peel and devein the shrimp ahead of time to make the cooking process faster.
  • Whisk the dressing right before serving to ensure the honey and oils are perfectly emulsified.
  • Julienne the carrots thinly so they provide a pleasant crunch without being too bulky.
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