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SPICY SHRIMP RICE BOWLS The Ultimate Flavor-Packed Dinner

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
Enjoy a vibrant and spicy shrimp rice bowl packed with fresh veggies and bold flavors, perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 8 oz fresh raw shrimp or thawed frozen, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil or avocado oil
  • 1 ½ tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 ½ tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp sriracha (plus more for topping)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • ¼ ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
  • 2 cups cooked white or brown rice (plan for 1 cup per serving)
  • 1 unit English cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shelled edamame, steamed
  • 1 jalapeño thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves
  • ¼ cup sliced green onions

Garnish

  • to taste toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
  • to taste green onions (for garnish)
  • for topping extra sriracha

Spicy mayo

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2-3 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)

Garlic chili oil

Snow peas or snap peas

Bean sprouts

Sautéed mushrooms

Bell pepper strips

Pickled red onions or fresh pickled veggies

Radish slices

Nori seaweed strips

Instructions 

  • Pat shrimp dry, season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Whisk together soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes to make the sauce.
  • Heat oil in a skillet, cook shrimp with sauce for 3-4 minutes until opaque and curled.
  • Assemble bowls with rice, shrimp, cucumber, carrots, edamame, jalapeño, and cilantro. Drizzle with spicy mayo and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

For extra flavor, add your favorite toppings like pickled veggies or nori strips.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion
Keyword: rice, shrimp, Spicy