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Crispy Shrimp Rice Bowl with Miso Soup

Golden-fried shrimp over hot rice with crunchy cabbage slaw and a steaming miso soup on the side. This weeknight donburi comes together in 15 minutes with pantry shortcuts.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
420
Protein
18g
Crispy Shrimp Rice Bowl with Miso Soup
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat shrimp dry and toss with salt, pepper, and flour until lightly coated on all sides.

  2. Step 2

    Heat 3 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Lay shrimp flat and fry 90 seconds without moving.

  3. Step 3

    Flip shrimp and fry 90 seconds more until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel.

  4. Step 4

    Divide rice between two bowls, top with crispy shrimp, and scatter shredded cabbage and scallions on the side.

  5. Step 5

    Whisk miso paste with 2 cups hot water in a small pot until smooth, then pour into soup bowls.

  6. Step 6

    Serve the rice bowl and miso soup together immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • paper towels
  • two bowls for rice
  • two bowls for soup
  • small pot
  • whisk

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