Sambal Shrimp & Zucchini
A fast Malaysian-inspired sambal stir-fry pairs juicy shrimp with peak-season Washington zucchini and a tangy, gently spicy glaze over jasmine rice.
Ingredients
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Extra Large Shell-On Pink Shrimp 21/25 Count12 ounces $13.69
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Organic Zucchini Squash12 ounces (about 2 small) $2.77
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Organic Jasmine Thai White Rice3/4 cup dry $4.19
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Green Onion3, divided $1.39
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Lime1 $0.69
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Garlic2 cloves
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Fresh ginger1 tablespoon grated
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Sambal oelek1 1/2 tablespoons
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Low-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon
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Fish sauce1 teaspoon
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Brown sugar2 teaspoons
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Neutral cooking oil1 tablespoon
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Toasted sesame oil1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Rinse the rice. Peel and devein the shrimp, pat them dry, and lightly season with salt. Halve the zucchini lengthwise and slice it into 1/2-inch half-moons; thinly slice the green onions, separating white and green parts.
- Combine the sambal oelek, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, 2 tablespoons water, and the juice of half the lime in a small bowl.
- Place the rice in a small saucepan with 1 1/4 cups water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes; remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
- While the rice cooks, heat a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add half the neutral oil and stir-fry the zucchini for 3–4 minutes, until browned but still crisp-tender; transfer it to a plate.
- Add the remaining oil and the white parts of the green onions to the skillet. Add the shrimp and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes, until nearly opaque and beginning to curl.
- Return the zucchini to the skillet, pour in the sambal mixture, and toss over high heat for 1–2 minutes, until the sauce is glossy and the shrimp are fully opaque.
- Fluff the rice and divide it between two shallow bowls. Spoon the shrimp and zucchini stir-fry over it, then finish with the green onion tops and wedges cut from the remaining lime half.
Total time: 35 minutes
Estimated cost: About $15–$18 for 2 servings
Health notes: About 590 calories per serving, with roughly 38 grams of protein plus a generous serving of zucchini.
Drink pairing: An off-dry Riesling cools the sambal heat while complementing the sweet shrimp and lime.