Description
Shrimp Rice Bowls with Spicy Mayo are a quick and flavorful dish that brings the taste of the sea to your dinner table. With succulent shrimp sautéed to perfection and a creamy, spicy mayo drizzle, these bowls are both satisfying and nutritious. In just 25 minutes, you can create a vibrant meal packed with fresh vegetables and customizable toppings, making it ideal for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Whether you prefer jasmine or brown rice as your base, this recipe allows you to tailor each bowl to your taste. Enjoy every bite of this delightful fusion of flavors that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1–2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or brown rice
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (optional, for added flavor)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cucumber slices
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)
- Soy sauce or tamari for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Toss the shrimp in this mixture until well coated.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet in a single layer.
- Cook for about 3–4 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
- In another mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice.
- Mix until smooth; adjust sriracha based on your spice preference.
- Start with a base of cooked rice in each bowl.
- Top with cooked shrimp, shredded carrots, sliced avocado, cucumber slices, and chopped green onions.
- Drizzle with spicy mayo and soy sauce if desired.
- Finish with sesame seeds for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 500g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 210mg