Spicy Shrimp Bowl
Have you ever cooked a dish and said to yourself “Wow, this is good!”? Well, this is it! This Spicy Shrimp Bowl is the dinner that you are going to find yourself making again and again and every single time telling yourself “Oh my gosh this is amazing,” and trust me when I say, everyone is going to be praising it as well.
To be completely honest with you, I’m not a big fan of spicy food. If it’s too hot I prefer to have another thing (I know, boring) however this just hits the spot, and it’s spicy in the best possible way. Yes, you get some of the heat, but you also get a ton of flavor.
For me, the star of this recipe is obviously the shrimp (hence the name of the recipe), it’s so good that sometimes I make it with different sides, however my all time favorite is this combo. So white rice, a bit of lemon lime slaw (just cabbage, a pinch of salt and a drizzle of lemon juice), the spicy shrimp and some cilantro make this perfectly balanced dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner when time is short and the to-do list is non-stop (seriously why are to-do lists are so long?).
However, this is also great for a weekend dinner as well! I mean this is nutritious, flavorful and way better than takeout, and since it’s a real crowd favorite you can also whip it up when you have friends over for dinner.
To top everything off I add a little drizzle of sriracha mayo – 1 part sriracha, 1 part lemon juice and 3 parts mayo if you want to go with the homemade version – and serve it in deep bowls filled to the brims with deliciousness.
Spicy Shrimp Bowl
Ingredients
For the Spicy Shrimp
- 1 Lb shrimp
- 1 Tbsp paprika
- 1 Tbsp canola oil
- ½ Tbsp onion powder
- 1 Tsp Sriracha sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Lemon Lime Slaw
- 2 Cups cabbage shredded
- 1 Lemon
- 2 Key limes
- A pinch of salt
For the Sriracha Mayo
- 1 Tbsp Sriracha sauce
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 3 Tbsps mayonnaise
Sides
- ¼ Cup cilantro
- 2 Cups rice cooked
Instructions
For the Spicy Shrimp
- Mix in a bowl the paprika, canola oil, onion powder, sriracha, salt, and pepper.
- Add the shrimps and season them.
- Transfer the shrimps to a pan or skillet over medium heat, cook them on both sides for 3-4 minutes.
For the Lemon Lime Slaw
- Place the cabbage in a bowl, sprinkle it with salt and juice from the lemon and key limes.
For the Sriracha Mayo
- Place all the ingredients in a small bowl and mix them.
To assemble the bowls
- Fill the bowls with rice, lemon lime slaw, parsley, spicy shrimp, and drizzle with the sriracha mayo.
- Serve and enjoy.
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