Asian Shrimp Bowl Ginger Sesame (Printable)

Grilled shrimp over rice with fresh vegetables and zesty ginger-sesame dressing

# 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

# How to Prepare:

01 - In a bowl, combine shrimp with soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper. Allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
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 shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
04 - Divide cooked rice evenly among four bowls. Arrange edamame, cucumber, and carrot over the rice in each bowl.
05 - Top each bowl with grilled shrimp. Drizzle generously with ginger-sesame dressing.
06 - Garnish each bowl with sliced scallions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The shrimp cooks so fast you'll be eating in under half an hour, perfect for those nights when hunger strikes without warning.
  • That ginger-sesame dressing is bold enough to make you feel like you're eating something special, but the ingredients are probably already in your pantry.
  • It's naturally dairy-free and packed with protein, so you won't feel guilty about seconds.
02 -
  • Don't skip marinating the shrimp, even if it's just ten minutes, because those few minutes make the difference between flat shrimp and ones that taste intentional.
  • If your dressing tastes too salty at first, that's actually normal, because it needs to hit the warm rice and vegetables to taste balanced, so trust the process.
03 -
  • Pat your shrimp dry before marinating so they actually sear and get a slight crust instead of steaming in the pan.
  • Toast your sesame oil in a dry pan for just thirty seconds before adding it to the dressing to intensify that nutty flavor, it's a small move that makes a real difference.
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