Shrimp Rice Bowls with Spicy Mayo
This recipe features shrimp served over rice with a spicy mayo sauce and fresh vegetables.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 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)
For the Spicy Mayo
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1-2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
For Assembly
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or brown rice
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (optional, for added flavor)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 whole avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cucumber slices
- 2 whole green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)
- Soy sauce or tamari for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and season with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice to prepare the spicy mayo.
- To assemble, place rice in bowls. Top with cooked shrimp, shredded carrots, avocado, cucumber, and green onions. Drizzle with spicy mayo, rice vinegar, and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
You can adjust the spice level of the mayo by adding more or less sriracha. Feel free to add other vegetables as desired.