Shrimp Rice Bowl: A 15-Minute Spicy Recipe
This Shrimp Rice Bowl: A 15-Minute Spicy Recipe is your ideal solution for a quick and delicious meal during busy weeknights. With its vibrant avocado pineapple salsa and perfectly seasoned shrimp, this dish combines freshness and flavor in every bite. It’s not only easy to prepare, but it also packs a nutritious punch with protein from shrimp and healthy fats from avocado. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up a satisfying bowl that’s perfect for family dinners or meal prepping for the week ahead.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup fresh pineapple (diced)
- 1 ripe avocado (diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 jalapeño (finely diced, optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- Prepare the Salsa: In a medium bowl, combine diced pineapple, avocado, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Mix gently and set aside.
- Season the Shrimp: Pat shrimp dry, then toss with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl until coated evenly.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Assemble Your Bowl: Divide cooked rice into bowls and top with seasoned shrimp and salsa. Optional garnishes include sriracha mayo or sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg