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Bang Bang Shrimp Rice Bowls: Your New Favorite Weeknight Dinner

Bang Bang Shrimp Rice Bowls


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  • Author: Chef Alma
  • Total Time: 18
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Crispy fried shrimp smothered in a sweet, spicy, and creamy sauce atop fluffy rice. Layer with crunch from cabbage, tomatoes, and green onions for a satisfying, vibrant weeknight meal ready in 18 minutes.


Ingredients

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1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1.5 cups jasmine rice, uncooked
2 cups shredded green cabbage
1 cup diced tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp sriracha
2 tbsp rice vinegar (or lime juice)
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp cooking oil (for frying)
Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

Cook rice according to package instructions.
Pat shrimp dry, season with salt and pepper, then fry in 2 tbsp oil until golden (3-4 minutes per side). Set aside.
Combine mayonnaise, sriracha, rice vinegar, honey, chili flakes, and sesame oil for the sauce.
In a bowl, layer cooked rice, fried shrimp, cabbage, tomatoes, and green onions. Drizzle with sauce. Mix and serve.

Notes

For extra crunch, add water chestnuts or bell peppers.
Use gluten-free mayonnaise if avoiding gluten.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 8
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stir-frying
  • Cuisine: American (Americanized Asian)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 19g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 200mg