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Shrimp Rice Bowls

Delicious Shrimp Rice Bowls for Quick Weeknight Dinners

These Shrimp Rice Bowls are a flavorful and customizable dish perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Bowls
  • 1 lb Fresh Large Shrimp
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice or brown rice for extra fiber
  • 1.5 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth or water
For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger grated
For the Veggies
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper chopped
  • 1 cup Snap Peas
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels fresh or frozen
  • 2 stalks Green Onions sliced
For Flavor
  • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil optional
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Chili Paste adjust for heat preference
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro optional
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • Skillet
  • Fine-Mesh Strainer

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Rinse the jasmine rice in cold water for 2-3 minutes until the water runs clear. Set aside.
  2. In a saucepan, combine rice and 1.5 cups of broth or water, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Turn off heat and let the rice sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 30 seconds.
  5. Add red bell pepper and snap peas, stir frequently for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  6. Add shrimp, cooking for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque.
  7. Stir in corn kernels, cooking for 2 minutes until heated through.
  8. Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and chili paste in a small bowl. Pour over the shrimp and vegetables, stirring to combine.
  9. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  10. To serve, layer rice in bowls and top with shrimp and vegetable mixture. Garnish with green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 27gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to avoid overcooking the shrimp.

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