Brown Rice With Shrimp And Avocado Recipe

Name: Brown Rice With Shrimp And Avocado
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb raw medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, rinsed, and drained; 4 slices fresh ginger, smashed lightly with the flat side of a knife; 2 Tbsp rice wine or sake; 2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced; Juice of 1 lemon, divided; 4 cups cooked brown rice, room temperature; 1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (leaves only), or dill, tarragon, or another herb of your choice; DRESSING:; 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce; 3-4 Tbsp rice vinegar; 1 1/2 Tbsp rice wine or sake; 1 1/2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil; 1 1/2 Tbsp sugar; 1/4 tsp salt

Servings: persons

1 lb raw medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, rinsed, and drained
4 slices fresh ginger, smashed lightly with the flat side of a knife
2 Tbsp rice wine or sake
2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced
Juice of 1 lemon, divided
4 cups cooked brown rice, room temperature
1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (leaves only), or dill, tarragon, or another herb of your choice
DRESSING:
1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
3-4 Tbsp rice vinegar
1 1/2 Tbsp rice wine or sake
1 1/2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 1/2 Tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp salt

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1. Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
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2. Using a sharp knife, cut shrimp in half lengthwise along the back. Place in a bowl, add ginger and rice wine, and toss lightly.
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3. Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Add shrimp and marinade, and cook for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes, until cooked through. Drain in a colander, discard ginger slices, and let shrimp cool.
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4. In a large mixing or serving bowl, lightly toss avocado with half the lemon juice. Add cooked shrimp and rice. Add remaining lemon juice and toss. Add dressing, parsley, and cilantro, and toss lightly. Taste for seasoning, adding more salt if necessary. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

974

kcal

Calories

Fat

173

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb raw medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, rinsed, and drained, 4 slices fresh ginger, smashed lightly with the flat side of a knife, 2 Tbsp rice wine or sake, 2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced, and more.

Yes, Brown Rice With Shrimp 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 With Shrimp And Avocado

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