Shrimp and Brown Rice Bowl
415 calories · 32 g protein · Lunch
Prep time
10 min
Cook time
12 min
Servings
1
Calories
415 per serving
Shrimp cooks in minutes and pairs with whole-grain rice for a protein-and-fiber bowl that holds energy through the afternoon.
The vegetables and peanuts add crunch, and a sesame soy-ginger drizzle ties it together.
Ingredients
- cooked shrimp4 oz (113 g)
- cooked brown rice3/4 cup (140 g)
- broccoli and bell pepper1 cup (150 g)
- sesame oil with soy-ginger1 tsp (5 ml)
- chopped peanuts1 tbsp (9 g)
Directions
- 1
Steam or stir-fry the broccoli and bell pepper until just tender.
- 2
Warm the shrimp with the sesame soy-ginger dressing for a minute.
- 3
Pile the brown rice into a bowl and top with the vegetables and shrimp.
- 4
Scatter the chopped peanuts over the top and serve.
Developed by Carol, the home cook behind our recipes (a home cook in her 50s), with our nutrition writing team.
Nutrition (approximate)
415
Calories
32 g
Protein
49 g
Carbs
11.5 g
Fat
Nutrition values are approximate and calculated per serving.
Tips
- ✓Shrimp thaws quickly and cooks in minutes — move a bag to the refrigerator the night before.
- ✓Frozen cooked shrimp and pre-cooked rice make this a five-minute assembly.
