Description
A bright, flavor-packed rice bowl loaded with spicy sautéed shrimp, creamy avocado, crisp veggies, and a zesty, spicy-sweet dressing. It’s quick to make and perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon chili powder or cayenne (optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Juice of ½ lime
2 cups cooked jasmine, sushi, or basmati rice
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Optional: 1 teaspoon sugar and ½ teaspoon salt
1 ripe avocado, cubed or sliced
½ cup cucumber, sliced or diced
2–3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion or scallion
Juice and zest of ½ lime
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1–2 tablespoons sriracha or sweet chili sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
Toasted sesame seeds
Lime wedges
Extra cilantro
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package directions. Fluff and stir in rice vinegar, and optional sugar/salt while warm. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add shrimp with paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until opaque. Finish with lime juice.
- In a small bowl, combine avocado, cucumber, onion, lime juice and zest, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Toss gently.
- Whisk sriracha, sesame oil, lime juice, soy sauce, and honey in a bowl to make the dressing. Adjust to taste.
- Assemble bowls: layer rice, shrimp, and avocado salad. Drizzle with spicy dressing if desired.
- Garnish with sesame seeds, lime wedges, and extra cilantro. Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
Use tamari for gluten-free version.
Best consumed fresh; avocado salad may brown after 1 day.
Customize with extra veggies, tofu, or chicken.
Reheat shrimp and rice separately for meal prep.
Reduce chili or skip dressing for milder version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 160mg