Asian Shrimp Bowl (Printable)

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

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

→ 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 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, optional

# Directions:

01 - In a bowl, combine shrimp with soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated and 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 marinated shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
04 - Divide cooked rice equally among four bowls. Arrange edamame, cucumber, and carrot over the rice base.
05 - Place grilled shrimp on top of each vegetable-rice arrangement and drizzle generously with ginger-sesame dressing.
06 - Garnish each bowl with sliced scallions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in 30 minutes flat, which means weeknight dinner without the stress or takeout guilt.
  • The dressing is so good you'll find yourself drizzling it on everything—salads, grain bowls, even leftover vegetables the next day.
02 -
  • Overcooked shrimp becomes rubbery and sad—watch them like a hawk because they go from perfect to overdone in about 30 seconds.
  • Make the dressing first because it actually tastes better after sitting for a few minutes and letting the flavors meld.
03 -
  • Pat the shrimp completely dry before marinating so they develop a nice color when they hit the heat.
  • Toast your own sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes before garnishing—the flavor is brighter and more complex than pre-toasted.
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