Spicy Shrimp Poke Bowl
User Reviews
4.3
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
291 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Japanese
Spicy Shrimp Poke Bowl
Description
The Spicy Shrimp Poke Bowl begins with preparing sushi rice, rinsed and cooked then seasoned with a balanced mixture of rice vinegar, sugar, and salt to add subtle acidity and sweetness. The cooked shrimp is tossed with soy sauce, sesame oil, and a homemade spicy mayo that combines mayonnaise and Sriracha to impart creaminess and moderate heat.
The bowl is assembled by layering the seasoned rice, then topping it with marinated shrimp and a variety of fresh vegetables — sliced cucumber, avocado, radish, grated carrot, wakame salad, and green onion. The black sesame seeds add a toasty flavor and visual contrast. This helps create a balanced bowl with both fresh, crunchy elements and warm, tender shrimp.
This poke bowl offers versatility: seafood can be swapped for tuna, salmon, or kani. Alternative bases such as vegetable zoodles, brown rice, or quinoa can be used. The spicy mayo amount can be adjusted to preference for heat level. It's a dish well suited for a light lunch or dinner with balanced textures and flavors.
Ingredients
For Sushi Rice
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Spicy Mayo
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
For Poke Bowls
- 2 cups sushi rice cooked
- 12 oz Shrimp frozen, cooked
- 1/2 cucumber sliced
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1/2 carrot grated
- 1/2 cup wakame salad
- 1 radish sliced
- 2 tablespoons green onion
- 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise spicy
Instructions
For Sushi Rice
- Rinse rice in cold water until water runs clear. Drain
- Place rice and water in a pot. turn the heat onto high and bring the rice to a boil. Turn heat down to low and cover with a lid. Cook rice for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit for 10 more minutes covered
- Meanwhile, combine rice vinegar, sugar and salt in a small bowl
- Dump cooked rice in a big bowl and add the vinegar mixture. Mix well and cover until ready to use
Spicy Mayo
- Mix the mayo and sriracha together. Add more sriracha if you like it spicier
Assembly
- Mix cooked shrimp (or any other fish you may choose) with soy sauce, sesame oil and 1 teaspoon of spicy mayo. Mix until combined
- Divide rice in 4 bowls, add veggies and shrimp on top and drizzle spicy mayo
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Vegetable zoodles, brown rice, or cooked quinoa can replace sushi rice for a different texture or diet preference.
- Cooked shrimp can be swapped with diced sushi-grade tuna, salmon, or Kani for variety in seafood options.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 291 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 291kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 216mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 783mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 387mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1404IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.