5 from 12 votes
Shrimp and Rice Bowl Recipe
This Shrimp and Rice Bowl combines sautéed large shrimp coated in a thickened soy-honey garlic sauce, served over steamed white rice with assorted fresh and pickled toppings. The sauce, enriched with sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch slurry, adds savory-sweet notes and a glossy finish. Optional sriracha mayo provides a spicy, creamy contrast. The bowl is customizable with vegetables like cucumber, jalapeño, pineapple, onions, and fresh herbs.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
90 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined, large
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup water divided
- 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- white rice for serving, steamed
- pickled carrot for serving, carrots pickled, cucumber sliced, jalapeno, pineapple, red onion sliced; red or green onion (choose one), lime wedges
- cucumber
- jalapeno pepper
- avocado
- pineapple
- red onion
- green onion
- cilantro
- red pepper flakes
- sesame seed
- lime
- sriracha mayo
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a skillet set over medium-high heat.
- In two batches, cook the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until pick. Transfer shrimp to a bowl, then add water, soy sauce, honey, garlic, sesame oil and ginger to the skillet, whisking to combine. Bring mixture to a boil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and remaining water. Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the skillet and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, until thick and pasty.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce. (If you like a lot of sauce in your rice bowl, double the ingredients for the sauce.)
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Notes
- Nutritional info covers shrimp, sauce, and rice; toppings vary and affect totals.
- Mix sriracha mayo by combining mayo, sriracha, and soy sauce; refrigerate leftovers.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Double the sauce ingredients for a saucier dish if preferred.
- Customize toppings to suit taste and seasonal availability.
Nutrition Information
Calories
90kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
576mg
(24%)
Potassium
68mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
0.1IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 90
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 90kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 576mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 68mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 0.1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.