Shrimp Bowl – This easy spicy shrimp rice bowl is super flavorful loaded with juicy shrimp, vegetables, and delicious toppings takes only 30 minutes for a perfect weeknight dinner.
Recipe Variations
Spicy Bowl: Add jalapeños, sriracha, and a drizzle of chili oil.
Tropical Bowl: Use mango, pineapple, and a coconut-based sauce.
Mediterranean Bowl: Incorporate feta cheese, olives, and a lemon-tahini dressing.
A Flavorful and Nutritious Meal
Now comes the fun part: assembling your shrimp bowl! Get creative with your ingredients and choose based on your taste and dietary needs. Here are some popular options:
- Vegetables: Avocado, cucumber, carrot, edamame, red onion, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes
- Toppings: Sesame seeds, cilantro, green onions, sriracha, and a squeeze of lime
- Sauces: Soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, ponzu sauce, or a homemade teriyaki sauce
Shrimp Bowl – Tips and Tricks
- For extra flavor, grill or sauté the shrimp with a touch of garlic and ginger.
- Add a splash of hot sauce or sriracha for a kick.
- Roast the vegetables for a sweeter and caramelized taste.
- Experiment with different herbs and spices to create unique flavor profiles.
How to Serve This Shrimp Bowl ?
These are best served fresh and immediately after assembly. They can be enjoyed as a light lunch or a hearty dinner.
How to Store This Shrimp Bowl ?
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. However, the texture of the grains and vegetables may not be the same over time.
Recipe FAQs
Can I use frozen shrimp?
Yes, frozen shrimp can be used as a convenient alternative. Thaw it completely before cooking.
What other proteins can I use?
You can substitute shrimp with salmon, tuna, tofu, or chicken.
Can I make this bowl gluten-free?
Yes, simply use gluten-free soy sauce and choose gluten-free noodles or grains.
Shrimp Bowl (Rice Bowl)
Shrimp Bowl - This easy spicy shrimp rice bowl is super flavorful loaded with juicy shrimp, vegetables, and delicious toppings takes only 30 minutes for a perfect weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 10 ounces raw shrimp (thawed if frozen), peeled and deveined
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1-2 tsp avocado oil
- 1 tbsp. Sriracha plus extra for topping
- 1 ½ tbsp. soy sauce, low-sodium
- 1 ½ tbsp. sweet chili sauce
- ¼-½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes to taste
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp ginger, freshly grated
- 1 cup shelled edamame, steamed
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cucumber
- 2 tbsp. fresh coriander leaves
- 1 jalapeño pepper
- ¼ cup green onion, sliced
- 1 cup carrot, shredded
- Sriracha chili sauce for toppings
- Toasted sesame seeds, for topping
- Spicy mayo, for topping
For the mayo sauce
- 2-3 tbsp. sriracha chili sauce to taste
- ¼ cup mayo
Add on bowl mix and toppings
- snow peas or snap peas
- garlic chili oil
- spicy sriracha green beans
- pickled red onions
- sautéed mushrooms
- bean sprouts
- radish
Instructions
- Pat dry the shrimp with paper towel and season with a salt and pepper.
- Cook rice in a pot of boiling water or in rice cooker and take out 1 cup cooked rice or half cup rice and shredded lettuce to each bowl.
- In a small bowl, add in sriracha, soy sauce, garlic, sweet chili sauce, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Combine and set aside.
- Whisk mayo and sriracha chili sauce and adjust the spicy level as desired.
- Prepare all the vegetables and add or remove the veggies as desired.
- Heat a skillet on medium heat. Add avocado oil. Add the shrimp with sauce. Simmer uncovered for about 3-4 minutes until thickened and the shrimp is fully cooked and opaque.
- Add the cooked rice and lettuce into the bowl as the base. Add jalapeño, carrots, cucumber, steamed edamame and saucy shrimp on top.
- Drizzle toasted sesame seeds, spicy mayo, and green onion. Add extra sriracha as desired. Enjoy immediately.
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 525Total Fat 26gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 20gCholesterol 97mgSodium 1682mgCarbohydrates 55gFiber 8gSugar 18gProtein 21g
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