Asian Shrimp Bowl Ginger Sesame (Printable)

Vibrant bowl with grilled shrimp, crisp vegetables, and tangy ginger-sesame dressing ready in 30 minutes.

# 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

→ 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 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 mixing bowl, combine shrimp with soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper. Allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - While shrimp marinates, prepare dressing by whisking 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 evenly among four serving bowls. Arrange edamame, sliced cucumber, and julienned carrot over the rice base.
05 - Place grilled shrimp on top of vegetables in each bowl. Drizzle generously with prepared ginger-sesame dressing.
06 - Garnish each bowl with sliced scallions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately while shrimp is still warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and easy: Ready in just 30 minutes from start to finish.
  • Healthy and balanced: A great source of lean protein and fresh vegetables.
  • Flavor-packed: The combination of toasted sesame, spicy ginger, and tangy vinegar creates an irresistible profile.
02 -
  • Allergen check: This recipe contains shellfish (shrimp), soy (soy sauce, edamame), and sesame.
  • Gluten-free needs: Always double-check your soy sauce and condiments to ensure they are gluten-free if necessary.
  • Texture matters: Julianne the carrots thinly to ensure they are easy to eat alongside the fluffy rice and tender shrimp.
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