Description
These Bang Bang Shrimp Rice Bowls are a delightful combination of crispy shrimp coated in a creamy, spicy sauce served over a bed of seasoned rice, topped with fresh avocado and cucumber. A flavorsome and satisfying meal in a bowl!
Ingredients
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For the Bowls
- 1 cup rice
- 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 English cucumber, sliced
- Green onions and/or sesame seeds for garnish
For the Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
For the Shrimp
- 1 pound small shrimp, skinned and deveined
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the rice – Rinse the rice and cook according to package directions. Season with rice wine vinegar, salt, and sugar.
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce – Mix sweet chili sauce, mayonnaise, and lime juice in a bowl.
- Cook the Shrimp – Coat shrimp with flour and cornstarch. Sauté in olive oil until cooked; toss in Bang Bang Sauce.
- Assemble the bowls – Divide rice among bowls, top with shrimp, avocado, and cucumber. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- Use sushi rice, jasmine rice, basmati rice, or brown rice.
- Include favorite vegetables like zucchini, carrots, or edamame.
- Add sriracha sauce for extra heat.
- Substitute half Greek yogurt and half mayonnaise for a lighter sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
