Shrimp Rice Bowls
Shrimp Rice Bowls with homemade a simple spicy mayo sauce are loaded with flavor and are so easy to make! These bowls feature marinated shrimp, colorful veggies, tender rice and plenty of spicy mayo to create the best combination of textures and flavors.
Servings 4
Ingredients
For the bowls:
- 1 Pound Medium Shrimp peeled tail off
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Powder
- 2-3 Cups Cooked Rice of choice
- 1 Medium Cucumber cut in half lengthwise and sliced
- 1/2-1 Cup Shelled Edamame Beans
- 1/3 Cup Shredded Carrots
- 1/4 Cup Pickled Red Onions drained well
For the Sauce:
- 1 Cup Mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 Clove Garlic finely minced
- 1-2 Tablespoons Lime Juice
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Stir the shrimp, olive oil, Cajun seasoning, salt, and cayenne pepper together in a medium bowl then set aside to marinate for 20 minutes.
- In the meantime, whisk all the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl and refrigerate until you are ready to serve it.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat until the pan is very hot then add the shrimp to the skillet and arrange them in an even layer.
- Cook on both sides for 1-2 minutes or until they curl and start to get some nice color.
- Once ready, layer the rice in the bottom of a shallow bowl and add the shrimp, cucumber, edamame beans, carrots, pickled onions, and sauce.
- Serve with fresh lime wedges and additional pickled onions and sauce if desired.