Description
These shrimp rice bowls with spicy mayo are a quick and flavorful meal, featuring tender shrimp, fluffy rice, crisp vegetables, and a creamy, spicy mayo drizzle. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
For the Spicy Mayo:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
For the Rice Bowls:
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (or brown rice)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup sliced cucumbers
- ½ cup edamame (cooked)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 sheet nori, cut into strips (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Rice
- Cook jasmine or brown rice according to package instructions. Fluff and set aside.
- Make the Spicy Mayo
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, Sriracha, lime juice, and soy sauce. Adjust spice level as needed and refrigerate.
- Cook the Shrimp
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Toss shrimp with garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, soy sauce, and honey.
- Add shrimp to the hot skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Bowls
- Divide rice among serving bowls.
- Arrange shrimp, avocado slices, carrots, cucumbers, and edamame on top.
- Drizzle with spicy mayo and sprinkle with green onions, sesame seeds, and nori strips.
- Serve & Enjoy
- Mix everything together before eating for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- Make it Gluten-Free: Use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
- Air Fryer Shrimp: Cook at 375°F for 6-8 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Low-Carb Version: Replace rice with cauliflower rice or shredded lettuce.
- Protein Boost: Add a soft-boiled egg or extra edamame.
- Healthier Sauce Alternative: Swap mayo with Greek yogurt or mashed avocado.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: main dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Keywords: shrimp rice bowl, spicy mayo recipe, easy shrimp dinner, healthy rice bowl, Asian-inspired bowl