Poached Shrimp with Zucchini

Ingredients

• raw shrimp — 300 g, peeled and deveined
• zucchini — 1 large, sliced into half-moons 1 cm thick
• ginger — 3 slices + 1 tsp finely grated
• scallions — 2 stalks, finely chopped
• light soy sauce — 1.5 tbsp
• sesame oil — 1/2 tsp
• hot water — 2 tbsp
• salt — 1/2 tsp

Steps (beginner-friendly)

1. Peel and devein the shrimp (or buy pre-peeled to save 5 minutes). Rinse under cold water.
2. Make the dipping sauce first: mix grated ginger, scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, and 2 tbsp hot water in a small bowl. Set aside.