Asian Shrimp Bowl with Ginger-Sesame (Printable Version)

Juicy grilled shrimp over fluffy rice with crisp veggies and zesty ginger-sesame dressing.

# Ingredient List:

→ Shrimp Marinade

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

→ Rice Base

07 - 2 cups cooked jasmine or sushi rice

→ Vegetables

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

→ Ginger-Sesame Dressing

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

# Directions:

01 - Combine shrimp with soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Allow to marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
02 - Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, honey, finely grated ginger, minced garlic, and sriracha in a separate bowl until fully combined. Reserve.
03 - Heat grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill marinated shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until opaque and cooked through.
04 - Divide cooked jasmine rice evenly among four serving bowls. Arrange cooked edamame, sliced cucumber, and julienned carrot in organized sections over the rice.
05 - Distribute grilled shrimp evenly across each bowl, positioning on top of the vegetable arrangement.
06 - Drizzle prepared ginger-sesame dressing generously over each bowl. Sprinkle with sliced scallions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in 30 minutes flat, which means dinner on even the chaotic nights when you need something that doesn't feel like a shortcut.
  • The dressing is so good you'll want to make extra and keep it in your fridge for other bowls, salads, or even drizzling over roasted vegetables.
02 -
  • Don't skip the marinating step for the shrimp, even though 10 minutes seems quick, because those seasonings are what carry the flavor through the whole bowl.
  • The dressing should taste bold and slightly over-seasoned on its own because the rice and vegetables dilute it, so don't hold back on the soy sauce or ginger.
03 -
  • Make a double batch of the dressing and keep it on hand because it transforms everything from roasted vegetables to simple grilled fish into something memorable.
  • Don't let the shrimp sit in the marinated mixture for more than an hour or the acid in the soy sauce and vinegar will start to break down the texture and make them mushy.
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