Easy Sesame Hoisin Shrimp with Rice and Quinoa
This recipe for Easy Sesame Hoisin Shrimp with Rice and Quinoa combines all the flavors of your favorite Asian-inspired dishes in one, easy-to-make recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Minute® Ready to Serve Brown Rice & Quinoa
- 1 cup (8 oz) cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp water
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
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Instructions
For a quick and easy dinner, try this flavorful dish that can be prepared faster than calling for takeout. With our Minute® Ready to Serve Brown Rice & Quinoa this dish is easily flavored to perfection.
Step 1
Heat quinoa and rice according to package directions.
Step 2
Combine shrimp, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, water and garlic powder in a medium, microwave-safe bowl.
Step 3
Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute.
Step 4
Stir and microwave for an additional 30 seconds on HIGH, or until shrimp are heated through.
Step 5
Serve over quinoa and rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Recipe Tips
If you like things spicy, drizzle this dish with a few drops of Sriracha or hot sauce before serving.Turn this dish into a veggie-packed power bowl by topping it with cucumbers, avocado, edamame and baby spinach.
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Simply Satisfying
We can’t say enough good things about this dish. It’s simple and loaded with flavor and textures. It’s so simple that you can prepare it in just 5 minutes! Take it with you for an on-the-go lunch at work, as a pre- or post-workout meal or make it for a quick and simple dinner to enjoy after a long day.
The Name of This Dish Says it All:
Easy: Thanks to Minute® Ready to Serve Brown Rice & Quinoa, this dish can be prepared in no time! Simply toss your rice cup in the microwave for 1 minute and you’re ready to add the other ingredients.
Sesame: Sesame oil, known for its nutty aroma and taste, adds a savory flavor here that can’t be beat. Don’t forget to top the dish with toasted sesame seeds for added crunch.
Hoisin: Thick and fragrant, the hoisin sauce in this recipe adds flavor and also helps to thicken the sauce when added to the quinoa and rice.
Shrimp: Adding shrimp to any dish is a great way to easily work protein into your meal. Plus, you can use fresh or frozen shrimp. To make this a vegetarian quinoa and rice bowl, use marinated tofu.
Rice and Quinoa: Organic, seasoned, whole grain brown rice and protein-packed quinoa is a powerhouse blend of ingredients that will keep you energized any time of day.
Pro tip: Save some shrimp and sesame oil to make this Easy Sesame Shrimp Fried Rice for a homemade takeout-inspired feast. Also, if you’re a fan of using egg in fried rice, crack an egg into a microwave-safe bowl in step 4 and cook until the egg is set.
Other Meal Inspiration
If you’re looking for something else to cook, why not learn how to make Mexican rice?
