Asian Shrimp Bowl (Print Version)

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

→ 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

→ 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 Make:

01 - Combine shrimp with soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper in a bowl. Allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - While shrimp marinates, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, honey, ginger, garlic, and sriracha in a separate bowl until emulsified. Reserve.
03 - Heat a grill pan or skillet to medium-high temperature. Grill marinated shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until opaque and fully cooked through.
04 - Divide cooked rice equally among four serving bowls. Arrange edamame, cucumber slices, and julienned carrot over the rice base.
05 - Place grilled shrimp atop each bowl and drizzle generously with ginger-sesame dressing.
06 - Garnish each bowl with sliced scallions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately while shrimp remains warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than you'd expect, meaning weeknight dinners suddenly feel like you actually tried.
  • Every component stays crisp and fresh, so there's no soggy regret an hour after eating.
  • The ginger-sesame dressing transforms simple ingredients into something that tastes intentional and restaurant-worthy.
02 -
  • If your shrimp overcooks by even a minute, it becomes that squeaky texture nobody wants, so watch them closely and pull them the moment they turn fully pink.
  • The dressing can be made hours ahead and actually tastes better when the flavors have time to mingle, which is a small gift you can give yourself on a busy day.
03 -
  • Pat your shrimp dry before marinating so they sear properly and don't steam themselves into a rubbery state.
  • A generous hand with the dressing makes all the difference, so don't be shy, because it's what ties everything together into one cohesive, craveable bite.
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