I love Asian inspired meals. This dish satisfies my craving for takeout, which is usually off limits because of the gluten in soy sauce. Easy to prepare at home, the measurements are approximate, and the recipe is very forgiving. Substitute chicken, pork or beef for the shrimp and use veggies that you have on hand. You can also save time by making the rice a day ahead, it’s actually better this way.

3-4 servings
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Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice (use white rice or brown rice)
- 1 tsp. butter
- 1 cup water
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 8 oz. raw shrimp (about 12 large or 6 colossal) peeled and deveined
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp. water
- 1 tsp. butter
- olive oil
- toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 cup carrot, diced
- 1/4 cup each sweet onion, celery, mushrooms, broccoli, peas
- 2 tbsp. mirin
- 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp. ginger powder
- 1/8 tsp. ground pepper
- gluten free coconut aminos
- toasted sesame seeds for garnish
- fresh chives for garnish


Preparation:
Combine the rice with 1 tsp. melted butter in a small saucepan, stirring to coat. Add the water and salt, cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook according to package directions, about 15 minutes for white rice or 35 minutes for brown. Chill the rice while you get the rest of the dish ready.

While the rice cooks, chop the veggies into small dice. Whisk together the mirin, garlic and ginger powders.
Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet and cut the chives on the diagonal into 1/2″ pieces.
Peel and devein the shrimp, and sprinkle with coconut aminos. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium low and add 2 tsp. sesame oil. Cook the shrimp in a single layer just until they turn pink, turning once. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Wipe the skillet clean and add 1 tsp. of butter. Whisk the egg with 1 tsp. of water and add to the skillet, turning to cook through. Use a spatula to break the egg into small pieces, then transfer to a bowl and keep warm.

Next, add 2 tbsp. olive oil with 2 tsp. sesame oil to the skillet and cook the veggies. Give the carrots a few minutes head start, followed by the onion and celery. Soft veggies like broccoli, peas and mushrooms go in last. Season with ground pepper, and sprinkle with coconut aminos.

When the veggies are ready, it’s time to put everything together. Stir in the mirin mixture, then add back the shrimp and egg.

Finally, add the rice and drizzle with 2 tsp. sesame oil and a little more coconut aminos. Use 2 spatulas to stir and toss everything together until well blended and heated through.
Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with the chives and toasted sesame seeds.

This is a delicious gluten free meal to add to your weeknight rotation. Forget takeout! With endless substitutions to keep it fresh, this will become one of your favorite go-to recipes.

Notes ♪♫ I used Coconut Aminos in this recipe instead of gluten free soy sauce. We are a low sodium household, and coconut aminos have about a 10th the sodium of regular soy sauce. If salt is not an issue, you can use gluten free soy sauce or tamari. Remember, regular soy sauce is fermented in wheat and is not safe for those with Celiac disease.
Originally posted 06/22/2018 Updated 07/10/2023





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