Ultimate Shrimp Bowl
This shrimp bowl recipe is healthy, customizable, and bursting with flavor. Quick to prepare and perfect for lunch or dinner!
Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
- Pot (for rice)
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
Marinated Shrimp
- 1/2 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice fresh
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tsp honey
- chili paste optional, for heat
Bowl Base
- 1 cup cooked jasmine rice or quinoa, cauliflower rice, etc.
Toppings
- 1/2 avocado sliced
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup red cabbage thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp green onions chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds optional, for garnish
Sauce
- 2 tbsp spicy mayo or teriyaki, garlic butter, etc.
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, honey, and chili paste. Add shrimp and marinate for 20–60 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and cook the shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through.
- Prepare your base: cook rice, quinoa, or sauté cauliflower rice as desired.
- Assemble the bowl: Add rice base, top with shrimp, avocado, shredded carrots, cabbage, and green onions.
- Drizzle with sauce of choice and sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Serve immediately!
Notes
You can meal prep the rice and toppings in advance. Shrimp is best cooked fresh. Try different sauces and veggies for variety.