Description
Flavorful shrimp and rice bowls topped with creamy spicy mayo, fresh veggies, and scallions—perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or sushi rice
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cucumber, diced or julienned
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)
- Spicy Mayo:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1–2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, and a pinch of salt to make the spicy mayo.
- Divide cooked rice into 4 bowls.
- Top each bowl with shrimp, avocado slices, cucumber, shredded carrots, and scallions.
- Drizzle spicy mayo over toppings. Sprinkle sesame seeds if using.
- Serve immediately—mix ingredients in the bowl as you eat!
Notes
- Make it gluten-free: use gluten-free sriracha and mayo.
- For more heat, add a dash of chili crisp or extra sriracha.
- Customize: swap shrimp for grilled chicken or tofu.
- Prep ahead: cook rice and shrimp up to 1 day ahead; assemble before serving.
- Garnish with lime wedges or fresh cilantro for extra brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 205 mg