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Shrimp Rice Bowls with Spicy Mayo

Shrimp Rice Bowls with Spicy Mayo

Shrimp Rice Bowls with Spicy Mayo are a colorful, customizable fusion dish featuring tender shrimp, crisp veggies, fluffy rice, and a zesty sauce for the perfect balance of flavor and nutrition. They're ideal for quick dinners, meal prep, or anytime you crave something fresh, satisfying, and bold.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp:
  • 1 pound 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
For the Spicy Mayo:
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons sriracha adjust based on your spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • For the Rice Bowl Base:
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine or brown rice
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar optional, for extra flavor
  • Toppings:
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 sliced avocado
  • 1 cup sliced cucumber
  • 2 chopped green onions
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds optional
  • Soy sauce or tamari for drizzling optional

Method
 

Prepare the Shrimp:
  1. Season the Shrimp: In a bowl, combine the shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if you're using it. Toss until the shrimp are evenly coated.
  2. Cook the Shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Make the Spicy Mayo:
  1. Mix the Ingredients: In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Adjust the amount of sriracha based on how spicy you like it.
Prepare the Rice:
  1. Cook the Rice: If the rice isn’t already cooked, prepare it according to the package instructions. Once done, fluff it with a fork and stir in rice vinegar if you’d like to enhance the flavor.
Assemble the Bowls:
  1. Build the Base: Evenly divide the rice into four serving bowls.
  2. Add Toppings: Top each bowl with the cooked shrimp, shredded carrots, cucumber slices, avocado, and chopped green onions.
  3. Drizzle with Sauce: Finish by spooning spicy mayo over each bowl. Add a sprinkle of sesame seeds and a drizzle of soy sauce or tamari if desired.