Description
These Shrimp Rice Bowls with Spicy Mayo combine succulent, pan-seared shrimp with a creamy, spicy sauce over a bed of fluffy jasmine or brown rice. Enhanced with fresh veggies like shredded carrots, cucumber, and avocado, they’re a quick, flavorful meal perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari (optional)
For the Spicy Mayo:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1–2 tablespoons sriracha (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice or rice vinegar
- Pinch of sugar (optional)
For the Bowls:
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or brown rice
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup cucumber (sliced or julienned)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Fresh cilantro or lime wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Spicy Mayo: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, and sugar. Adjust the spice level to your preference, then refrigerate until ready to use.
- Season the Shrimp: Toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and soy sauce if using, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque, indicating they are fully cooked. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked rice evenly into serving bowls. Top each with the cooked shrimp, shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, avocado slices, and chopped green onions.
- Add the Finishing Touches: Drizzle the prepared spicy mayo over the top of each bowl. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges for added flavor and visual appeal. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Customize your bowls by adding pickled vegetables, edamame, or cabbage for extra crunch and variety.
- For a low-carb alternative, swap the rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice.
- Shrimp can be substituted with grilled tofu or chicken for different protein options, though this will change the nutrition profile.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha in the mayo to suit your preferred spice level.
