Asian Shrimp Bowl Ginger Sesame (Printer View)

Vibrant bowl with grilled shrimp, crisp vegetables, and tangy ginger-sesame dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Shrimp Marinade

01 - 1 pound 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

→ Rice 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 for garnish

→ 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

# Method Steps:

01 - Combine shrimp with soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and black pepper in a bowl. Allow to marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
02 - While shrimp marinates, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, ginger, garlic, and sriracha in a separate bowl until well emulsified. 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 completely.
04 - Divide cooked rice evenly among four serving bowls. Arrange edamame, cucumber, and carrot over the rice base.
05 - Place grilled shrimp on top of each bowl. Drizzle generously with ginger-sesame dressing.
06 - Garnish each bowl with sliced scallions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately while shrimp is still warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in less time than it takes to order delivery, and you can prep everything while the shrimp marinates.
  • The ginger-sesame dressing is so good you will want to make extra and keep it in the fridge for salads all week.
  • Every bite has crunch, sweetness, tang, and protein, so it actually keeps you full without feeling heavy.
  • You can swap out vegetables based on what you have, and it still turns out delicious every single time.
02 -
  • Do not skip the marinating step even though 10 minutes seems short, because it makes the difference between bland shrimp and shrimp that tastes like it belongs in the bowl.
  • Make sure your pan is hot before adding the shrimp, or they will steam instead of getting those caramelized edges.
  • If you are meal prepping, keep the dressing separate until you are ready to eat so the vegetables stay crisp.
03 -
  • Use a microplane to grate the ginger and garlic for the dressing so they blend in smoothly without any chunks.
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for a minute before sprinkling them on top, it brings out their flavor and makes them taste less like a garnish and more like part of the dish.
  • If your shrimp are releasing a lot of water in the pan, pat them completely dry with paper towels before marinating to get a better sear.
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