Sesame Shrimp Bowl

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
• ¾ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 whole avocado, sliced
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds (white or black)

Instructions

1. 1

   Stir soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic in a small bowl.

2. 2

   Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, ~90 seconds.

4. 4

   Add shrimp and cook without stirring 90 seconds, then flip and cook 60 more seconds until pink throughout.

5. 5

   Pour the soy-ginger sauce over shrimp. Toss to coat and cook 30 seconds until glossy.

6. 6

   Divide rice between two bowls. Top with shrimp and sauce.

7. 7

   Arrange cucumber slices and avocado on top. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

8. 8

   Serve immediately while shrimp is hot.

Tools you’ll need

• small bowl
• paper towels
• 12-inch skillet
• 2 serving bowls
• tongs or fork

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