Shrimp Rice Bowls Spicy Mayo (Printable Version)
Seasoned shrimp, fresh vegetables and zesty spicy mayo combine atop fluffy rice for a quick, nutritious meal packed with flavor.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Shrimp
01 - 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
05 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
06 - ½ teaspoon salt
07 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
08 - ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
→ For the Spicy Mayo
09 - ½ cup mayonnaise
10 - 1–2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust to taste)
11 - 1 teaspoon lime juice
→ For the Rice Bowl Base
12 - 2 cups cooked jasmine or brown rice
13 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (optional, for added flavor)
→ Toppings
14 - 1 cup shredded carrots
15 - 1 avocado, sliced
16 - 1 cup cucumber slices
17 - 2 green onions, chopped
18 - 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)
19 - Soy sauce or tamari for drizzling (optional)
# Steps to Follow:
01 - In a mixing bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using.
02 - 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.
03 - 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.
04 - If not already prepared, cook your rice according to package instructions. Once done, fluff with a fork and mix in rice vinegar if desired.
05 - 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.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish
- Uses simple ingredients most home cooks already have on hand
- Customizable heat level to suit everyone at your table
- Perfect balance of protein, healthy fats, and carbs in one bowl
02 -
- Each bowl provides a complete meal with protein, complex carbs, and vegetables
- Can be prepped ahead by cooking rice and making sauce up to 2 days in advance
- Versatile recipe that works with chicken, tofu, or salmon if shrimp unavailable
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- Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes before sprinkling on bowls for enhanced nutty flavor
- Pat shrimp completely dry with paper towels before seasoning to ensure proper browning
- For meal prep let all components cool completely before assembling to maintain vegetable crispness