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Spicy Shrimp Rice Bowls

Spicy Shrimp Rice Bowls: A Flavor-Packed Dinner Delight

This Spicy Shrimp Rice Bowls recipe is a delicious, customizable meal that can be prepped in under 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Fusion
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 8-10 oz Fresh Raw Shrimp Feel free to use frozen peeled shrimp.
  • Salt and Pepper To taste
For the Sauce
  • 1-2 tsp Light Sesame Oil or Avocado Oil For cooking
  • 1.5 TBSP Low-Sodium Soy Sauce Can be substituted with gluten-free soy sauce.
  • 1.5 TBSP Sweet Chili Sauce Adjust for preferred sweetness.
  • 1 TBSP Sriracha Plus extra for topping
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
  • 0.5 tsp Freshly Grated Ginger
  • 0.25-0.5 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Adjust for heat preference.
For the Rice Bowl
  • 2 cups Cooked Rice Cauliflower rice is a low-carb alternative.
  • 1 English Cucumber Thinly sliced.
  • 1 cup Shelled Edamame Steamed.
  • 1 Jalapeño Pepper Thinly sliced or deseeded for milder heat.
  • 2 TBSP Fresh Cilantro Leaves Or according to preference.
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrot Can be pre-shredded for convenience.
  • 0.25 cup Sliced Green Onion
For the Spicy Mayo Sauce
  • 0.25 cup Mayo Or vegan mayo.
  • 2-3 TBSP Sriracha Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Small bowl
  • rice cooker or stovetop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Shrimp: Clean and devein the shrimp, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Cook the Rice: Prepare rice according to package instructions; keep warm.
  3. Make the Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
  4. Prepare the Creamy Mayo: Combine mayo and Sriracha until smooth.
  5. Prep the Vegetables: Steam edamame and slice cucumber and jalapeño; shred carrots if necessary.
  6. Cook the Shrimp: Heat oil in a skillet; cook shrimp with sauce for 3-4 minutes until opaque.
  7. Assemble the Bowls: Start with rice, add shrimp, sauce, and veggies.
  8. Finish with Spicy Mayo: Drizzle mayo over the bowls and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For freshness, store spicy mayo separately from assembled bowls and use leftovers within 2 days.

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