Avocado is right at home in this Asian-style one-bowl supper of shrimp, snow peas, and brown rice. Serve the citrusy sauce on the side, or drizzle a little over each portion.

　　

Ingredients

serves 4

　　2 cups water

　　1 cup long-grain brown rice

　　1/4 cup soy sauce

　　1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)

　　2 tablespoons rice vinegar (unseasoned)

　　2 teaspoons light-brown sugar

　　1 tablespoon vegetable oil, such as safflower

　　1 pound fresh or frozen (thawed) medium shrimp (36 to 40 count), peeled and deveined (see page 361)

　　8 ounces snow peas, stem ends and any strings removed, sliced diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces

　　1 piece (1 inch) fresh ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks

　　Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

　　1 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled, and cut into chunks (see page 360)

　　

Step 1

In a large saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add rice; cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand covered, 10 minutes.

　　

Step 2

Meanwhile, make sauce: Stir together soy sauce, lemon juice, vinegar, and sugar until sugar is dissolved.

　　

Step 3

While rice is standing, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add shrimp, snow peas, and ginger; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until shrimp are opaque throughout and snow peas are bright green and crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes.

　　

Step 4

Fluff rice with a fork, and divide among four bowls. Top with shrimp mixture and avocado; serve sauce on the side.

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