Description
These Shrimp Rice Bowls are packed with flavor, crunch, and spice. Tender shrimp are seasoned and pan-seared to perfection, then layered over rice with fresh veggies and creamy spicy mayo for a bold finish. Customize your bowl with toppings like avocado, cucumber, or pickled onions to make it your own!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled & deveined)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (for extra flavor)
For the Spicy Mayo:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon honey (optional, for balance)
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil (for depth)
For the Bowls:
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, jasmine, or sushi rice)
- 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 medium carrot, julienned or shredded
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 1 sheet nori, cut into strips (optional)
- ¼ cup pickled red onions (optional, for tang)
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Rice
- Prepare 2 cups of cooked rice according to package instructions.
- For extra flavor, mix in a teaspoon of rice vinegar or sesame oil once cooked.
Step 2: Prepare the Spicy Mayo
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, honey, and sesame oil.
- Adjust spice level to taste and set aside.
Step 3: Season and Cook the Shrimp
- Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel. In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred.
- Remove from heat and drizzle with sesame oil for extra flavor.
Step 4: Assemble the Bowls
- Divide the cooked rice into serving bowls.
- Arrange shrimp, cucumber, carrots, avocado, and green onions on top.
- Drizzle with spicy mayo and sprinkle with sesame seeds and nori strips.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy!
- Serve immediately, with extra spicy mayo or soy sauce on the side.
Notes
- For crispy shrimp, lightly coat them in cornstarch before pan-searing.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less sriracha to the mayo.
- Want extra crunch? Add crispy fried onions or crushed roasted peanuts on top.
- For a low-carb option, swap rice for cauliflower rice or shredded cabbage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: ~450 kcal
- Sugar: ~5g
- Sodium: ~650mg
- Fat: ~18g
- Saturated Fat: ~3g
- Carbohydrates: ~45g
- Fiber: ~5g
- Protein: ~30g
- Cholesterol: ~180mg