Description
Shrimp Rice Bowls with Spicy Mayo offer a vibrant, flavorful meal that can be enjoyed any night of the week. This quick and easy recipe combines succulent shrimp sautéed with aromatic spices on a bed of fluffy rice, topped with creamy, zingy spicy mayo and fresh vegetables. Perfect for busy schedules or meal prep, these bowls are not just a feast for the eyes but also a delicious way to incorporate seafood into your diet. Customize them with your favorite toppings for an added personal touch, making it a dish everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1–2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or brown rice
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (optional, for added flavor)
- 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 spicy mayo by mixing mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice in a bowl. Adjust spice to taste.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp along with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne pepper. Cook until shrimp turn pink and opaque (about 3-4 minutes).
- In serving bowls, layer cooked rice as the base. Top with sautéed shrimp and fresh veggies.
- Drizzle generously with spicy mayo and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 170mg