Description
A flavorful and satisfying dish featuring tender shrimp served over a bed of warm rice and drizzled with a creamy, spicy mayo sauce. Perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal, these shrimp rice bowls are packed with bold flavors and can be customized with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or sushi rice)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Spicy Mayo:
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (adjust to spice preference)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce (optional)
Toppings (optional):
- Sliced avocado
- Cucumber slices
- Green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds
- Pickled ginger
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and are cooked through. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Make the spicy mayo: In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, lime juice, and soy sauce (if using). Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked rice between bowls. Top with the cooked shrimp and drizzle with the spicy mayo.
- Add toppings: Garnish with optional toppings such as sliced avocado, cucumber, green onions, sesame seeds, or pickled ginger.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use brown rice or cauliflower rice.
- Adjust the spice level of the mayo to your liking by adding more or less sriracha.
- You can also add other vegetables like shredded carrots or radishes for extra crunch and flavor.
- If you’re short on time, using pre-cooked shrimp or leftover rice can speed up the process.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Seafood
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired, Fusion
Keywords: shrimp rice bowl, spicy mayo shrimp, easy rice bowl, quick shrimp dinner, seafood rice bowl, sriracha mayo, healthy shrimp bowl