Brown-Rice Bowl with Shrimp, Snow Peas, and Avocado Recipe

Name: Brown-Rice Bowl with Shrimp, Snow Peas, and Avocado
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 cup long-grain brown rice; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons); 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (unseasoned); 2 teaspoons light-brown sugar; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, such as safflower; 1 pound fresh or frozen (thawed) medium shrimp (36 to 40 count), peeled and deveined (see page 361); 8 ounces snow peas, stem ends and any strings removed, sliced diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 piece (1 inch) fresh ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled, and cut into chunks (see page 360)

Servings: persons

2 cups water
1 cup long-grain brown rice
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar (unseasoned)
2 teaspoons light-brown sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, such as safflower
1 pound fresh or frozen (thawed) medium shrimp (36 to 40 count), peeled and deveined (see page 361)
8 ounces snow peas, stem ends and any strings removed, sliced diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces
1 piece (1 inch) fresh ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled, and cut into chunks (see page 360)

1
In a large saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
2
Add rice; cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.
3
Remove from heat; let stand covered, 10 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, make sauce: Stir together soy sauce, lemon juice, vinegar, and sugar until sugar is dissolved.
5
While rice is standing, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high.
6
Add shrimp, snow peas, and ginger; season with salt and pepper.
7
Cook, stirring frequently, until shrimp are opaque throughout and snow peas are bright green and crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
8
Fluff rice with a fork, and divide among four bowls.
9
Top with shrimp mixture and avocado; serve sauce on the side.

401

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups water, 1 cup long-grain brown rice, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons), and more.

Yes, Brown-Rice Bowl with Shrimp, Snow Peas, and Avocado falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Brown-Rice Bowl with Shrimp, Snow Peas, and Avocado

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