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Shrimp Rice Bowls with Spicy Mayo

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  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Description

Quick and flavorful shrimp rice bowls topped with a spicy mayo, perfect for busy weeknights.


Ingredients

  • 1 cup white rice
  • 1 pound large shrimp, deveined and peeled
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds (for garnish)
  • Lime wedges (for serving)


Instructions

  1. Wash the rice thoroughly in a fine-mesh strainer under cold water.
  2. Combine the washed rice with 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan.
  3. Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
  4. Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for about 18-20 minutes until the rice is tender and fluffy.
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit covered for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Fluff the rice with a fork and set aside.
  7. Mix together the mayonnaise, Sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to make the spicy mayo.
  8. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  9. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
  10. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  11. Divide the cooked rice among serving bowls.
  12. Top each bowl with the cooked shrimp.
  13. Drizzle the spicy mayo over the shrimp and rice.
  14. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and a lime wedge.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider marinating the shrimp briefly in soy sauce and sesame oil before cooking.