Description
Zesty shrimp rice bowls with spicy mayo deliver coastal flavors that dance across palates with bold California-inspired flair. Crisp vegetables, succulent seafood, and creamy sauce create a quick meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups white rice
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, edamame)
Spicy Mayo:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sriracha sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Garnish and Seasoning:
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse rice thoroughly under cold water until liquid runs clear, then cook according to package instructions in a rice cooker or pot.
- While rice cooks, prepare vegetables by dicing bell peppers and carrots into uniform small cubes.
- Mix mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice in a small bowl to create spicy mayo sauce, then refrigerate until serving.
- Season shrimp with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, ensuring even coating.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes until shimmering.
- Add seasoned shrimp to hot skillet, cooking 2-3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred.
- In the same skillet, quickly sauté mixed vegetables for 2 minutes, maintaining their crisp texture.
- Fluff cooked rice with a fork and divide among serving bowls.
- Top rice with sautéed vegetables and cooked shrimp.
- Drizzle prepared spicy mayo generously over the rice bowls.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
- Serve immediately while ingredients are hot and fresh.
Notes
- Rinse rice meticulously to remove excess starch, ensuring fluffy and separated grains for a perfect texture.
- Create uniform vegetable cuts for even cooking and visually appealing presentation, enhancing overall dish aesthetics.
- Adjust spicy mayo heat level by modifying sriracha quantity, catering to different spice tolerances and personal preferences.
- Use fresh, high-quality shrimp for maximum flavor and optimal protein tenderness, selecting medium-sized shrimp for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 67 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg