Shrimp Rice Bowls with Spicy Mayo
Shrimp Rice Bowls with Spicy Mayo are a vibrant, flavorful dish that brings together perfectly seared shrimp, fluffy rice, and a zesty spicy mayo. Bursting with color and taste, this quick meal features fresh ingredients like creamy avocado and crunchy scallions, making it not just a meal but an enjoyable culinary experience. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these bowls promise to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
- 1 ripe avocado (sliced)
- 3 scallions (chopped)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sriracha (adjust for spice preference)
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sliced radishes, fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear. Combine with 2 cups of water in a pot; bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 15-20 minutes until fluffy.
- Season shrimp with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sauté shrimp for about 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise with sriracha and lime juice; adjust spice level as desired.
- Fluff cooked rice and divide into bowls. Top with sautéed shrimp, avocado slices, chopped scallions, radishes, and cilantro.
- Drizzle spicy mayo generously over each bowl before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 185mg