Description
Shrimp Rice Bowls with Spicy Mayo are a vibrant and flavorful dish that perfectly balances succulent shrimp, fluffy rice, and a zesty spicy mayo. This quick recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, offering an irresistible combination of taste and ease.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or brown rice
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1–2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup cucumber slices
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)
- Soy sauce or tamari for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Step 2: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp until pink and opaque (about 3–4 minutes).
- Step 3: In another bowl, mix mayonnaise with sriracha and lime juice to create spicy mayo.
- Step 4: Assemble bowls by layering rice, shrimp, vegetables, drizzling with spicy mayo, and topping with optional soy sauce and sesame seeds.
Notes
For better flavor, allow the shrimp to marinate in the spices for 15 minutes before cooking. Ensure you use warm rice for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: shrimp rice bowl, spicy mayo, easy dinner, Asian cuisine, healthy seafood bowl