Millet Bowl with Grilled Shrimp, Cucumber, and Sesame Ginger Dressing

Millet Bowl with Grilled Shrimp, Cucumber, and Sesame Ginger Dressing

A light and satisfying bowl featuring tender grilled shrimp over fluffy millet with crisp cucumber and a fragrant sesame-ginger dressing.

⏱ 30 minServes 2Asian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup millet
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups cucumber, diced
  • 3 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Directions

  1. 1Rinse millet and cook in vegetable broth over medium heat for 20 minutes until tender and liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
  2. 2While millet cooks, whisk together sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced ginger, garlic, and soy sauce in a small bowl to make the dressing.
  3. 3Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. 4Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
  5. 5Divide cooked millet between two bowls and top with grilled shrimp and diced cucumber.
  6. 6Drizzle sesame ginger dressing over each bowl and garnish with sesame seeds before serving.

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