Shrimp and Rice Bowl (30-minute meal)
A bed of rice topped with the most mouth-watering ingredients! This shrimp and rice bowl comes together in under 30 minutes and can be customized to your liking. Juicy shrimp, crunchy cucumbers, edamame, and crispy French-fried onions are just a few delicious options. Drizzled with the perfect creamy sauce—get ready to make this recipe a weekly favorite!
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There is nothing better than a nutritious and tasty dinner on the table in 30 minutes. Cue this shrimp and rice bowl! You simply cook rice and layer it with your favorite toppings. There are savory flavors, crunchy vegetables, and creamy sauce in every bite. You will love this recipe.
The shrimp can easily be swapped for your favorite protein such as chicken, steak, or tofu. It’s a versatile meal that suits any craving or dietary preference. No need for a side dish with this recipe. Everything you need is piled high inside the bowl
Ingredients
- Rice: I prefer jasmine rice.
- Shrimp: You can buy fresh or frozen.
- Cucumber: A great fresh flavor.
- Avocado: Be sure to buy one that is ripe.
- Crispy fried onions: Yes, like the ones you throw on green bean casserole!
- Edamame: Unshelled and cooked.
- Unsalted butter: To sautee the shrimp in. You can also use olive oil.
- Fresh lime juice: To toss shrimp in.
Ingredients in spicy cream sauce
- Sour cream: You can swap for plain Greek yogurt
- Sriracha: a hot chili sauce to add some heat!
- Lime juice: to add some great citrus flavor.
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Water: To thin out the sauce to drizzle
How to make a creamy shrimp and rice bowl
Cook rice according to package directions.
While rice is cooking, sauté shrimp in butter and then toss in lime juice.
Mix cream sauce ingredients together.
Spoon ingredients on top of rice. Drizzle on cream sauce.
Why you will love this recipe
Fast: Dinner on the table in 30-mintues.
Make It Your Own: Only add what you like! Great for picky eaters and kids.
Flavor-packed: A delicious blend of creamy sauce, crunchy cucumbers, and crispy fried onions.
FAQ
Is the cream sauce spicy?
Yes, it does have some spice with it from the red-hot chili paste (sriracha).
What other sauce can you use?
You could also top the shrimp bowl with soy sauce or teriyaki sauce.
Substitutions
For shrimp bowl:
- Shrimp: Tofu, chicken, or steak.
- Rice: Cauliflower rice, quinoa, or lettuce.
- Other toppings: jalapenos, sliced carrots, snap peas, sesame seeds, bell peppers, pickled ginger.
For the spicy cream sauce:
- Sour cream: Plain Greek yogurt
- Omit sriracha if you don’t it want it spicy.
How to store and reheat
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat rice and shrimp in microwave or on stovetop.
Tip for Success
Don’t overcook the shrimp. It cooks quickly and you don’t want it to be rubbery and firm. Cook about a minute per side until they are no longer opaque.
If you buy frozen shrimp, you can quickly thaw them by placing in a colander and running cool water over them.
More 30-minute meals
- Creamy Ground Beef and Pasta Soup
- Creamy Lemon Shrimp Pasta
- Sweet and Sour Meatballs
- Homemade Hamburger Helper
- Loaded Taco Sweet Potato
- Hamburger and Potato Soup
Shrimp and Rice Bowl
Equipment
Ingredients
For the rice bowl
- 2 cups uncooked rice I prefer jasmine
- 1 lb. raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 medium cucumber peeled and diced
- 1 large avocado diced
- 1 cup crispy fried onions
- 1 cup edamame unshelled and cooked
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil to cook shrimp
- 1 lime
For the spicy cream sauce
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (hot chili sauce)
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- pinch of salt
- 2 teaspoons water to thin out the sauce to drizzle
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package directions.2 cups uncooked rice
- Make cream sauce: In a medium sized bowl combine sour cream, sriracha, lime juice, garlic powder, water, and a pinch of salt. Mix until well combined. Set aside.½ cup sour cream, 2 teaspoons lime juice, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, 2 teaspoons water, 1 tablespoon sriracha (hot chili sauce)
- In a large skillet, melt butter and place the shrimp in. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook shrimp over medium heat. About 1 minute per side. Shrimp cooks quickly and you want them to turn from opaque to pink.1 tablespoon butter, 1 lb. raw shrimp
- Place shrimp in a serving bowl. Squeeze half of a lime (about 1 tablespoon) juice over the shrimp and toss. Set aside.1 lime
- Spoon hot rice into a bowl. Top with shrimp, diced cucumbers, avocado, edamame, and French-fried onions. Drizzle with spicy cream sauce.
One of my favorite quick dinner recipes. One the table in 30 minutes and my kids can pick their own favorite toppings.