Description
This Spicy Shrimp and Avocado Rice Bowl is a delicious and satisfying meal that combines flavorful seasoned shrimp with creamy avocado, crunchy cabbage, and zesty lime sauce over a bed of jasmine rice. It’s easy to make and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Bowl:
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- ½ cup shredded red cabbage
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
For the Spicy Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Make the Spicy Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, honey, and lime juice.
- Assemble the Bowl: Divide the cooked jasmine rice into bowls. Top each with shrimp, diced avocado, shredded red cabbage, green onions, and cilantro. Drizzle the spicy sauce over the top.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute quinoa or brown rice for jasmine rice.
- Adjust the spice level by using more or less sriracha and cayenne pepper.
- Add sliced cucumbers or carrots for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
