Description
Enjoy a flavorful and satisfying meal with these Shrimp Rice Bowls topped with Spicy Mayo. This dish combines tender shrimp, fragrant rice, and a zesty mayo sauce for a delicious and easy-to-make bowl.
Ingredients
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For the Shrimp:
- 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)
For the Spicy Mayo:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1–2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Rice Bowl Base:
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or brown rice
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (optional, for added flavor)
Toppings:
- 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
- Prepare the Shrimp: In a mixing bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until pink and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Make the Spicy Mayo: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice until smooth and well combined. Adjust the sriracha to your preferred level of spiciness.
- Prepare the Rice: If not already prepared, cook your rice according to package instructions. Once done, fluff with a fork and mix in rice vinegar if desired.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Arrange shrimp, shredded carrots, cucumber slices, avocado, and green onions on top of the rice. Spoon spicy mayo over the bowl. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and add a drizzle of soy sauce or tamari if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Shrimp Rice Bowl, Spicy Mayo, Asian Fusion, Easy Recipe
