Description
A zesty, vibrant rice bowl featuring spiced shrimp, tangy seasoned rice, creamy avocado, and fresh vegetables, all topped with a bold chile-lime dressing for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Juice of 1/2 lime
2 cups cooked white or brown rice
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sugar (optional)
1/2 tsp salt
1 ripe avocado, sliced
1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
2 tbsp sriracha (or to taste)
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp soy sauce or tamari
1 tsp honey or maple syrup
Toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Crushed peanuts or cashews (optional)
Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, chili powder, cayenne (if using), salt, pepper, and lime juice. Set aside.
- Fluff warm rice and stir in rice vinegar, sugar (if using), and salt. If using cold rice, warm gently before seasoning.
- Whisk together sriracha, sesame oil, lime juice, soy sauce, and honey in a small bowl. Adjust spice/sweetness as desired.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high. Add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
- Divide rice among 4 bowls. Top with cooked shrimp, avocado, cucumber, red onion, and cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle each bowl with spicy dressing. Garnish with cilantro, sesame seeds, and nuts if using. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Use leftover rice for convenience—just reheat and season.
Adjust heat by varying the amount of sriracha or omitting cayenne.
Avocado should be sliced fresh to avoid browning.
To meal prep, store components separately and combine fresh before eating.
Grilled shrimp adds smoky flavor and works great with the same seasonings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg