Garlic Shrimp and Cashew Bowl

Rinse the white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine with 2.75 cups water and 0.5 tsp salt in a saucepan.

Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to the lowest flame, cover tightly, and steam for 18 minutes without lifting the lid.

Remove from heat and let rest covered for 5 minutes. Fluff gently with a fork and keep warm.

In a dry skillet over medium heat, add the cashews and stir frequently for 3 to 4 minutes until golden and fragrant. Watch carefully — they burn fast. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

In a dry skillet over medium heat, add the cashews and shake or toss every 30-60 seconds for 3 to 4 minutes until golden and fragrant. Watch carefully — they burn fast. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

In the same skillet over medium heat, warm 3 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp butter until the butter foams. Add the sliced yellow onion and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.

Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant but not brown.

Sprinkle in 0.25 tsp cayenne and 1 tsp salt, stirring to combine.

Add the shrimp in a single layer to the skillet. Cook undisturbed for 2 minutes until pink on the bottom, then flip each shrimp and cook 1 to 2 minutes more until fully opaque. Use a calibrated thermometer to verify internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).

Add the shrimp in a single layer to the skillet. Depending on skillet size, cook in 2 batches if needed. For each batch: cook undisturbed for 2 minutes until pink on the bottom, then flip each shrimp and cook 1 to 2 minutes more until fully opaque.

Fold in the toasted cashews, reserving a handful for garnish.

Spoon the fluffy white rice into the base of a wide communal bowl or divide among four bowls.

Ladle the garlic shrimp and cashew sauce over the rice, making sure everyone gets plenty of the garlicky lemon butter.

Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate within 2 hours at 40°F (4°C) or below. Consume within 2 days.