Are you ready for the ULTIMATE fresh vibes dinner? Introducing the spicy shrimp rice bowl. It has it all. Spicy, crunchy, sweet, creamy, and oh so delicious. These are super quick to make…like done in 30 minutes. If that’s not a major week night win I don’t know what is. Needless to say, these are a favorite in my house.
Some Notes:
Rice: Use your fav rice. White, brown, cauli. It all works!
Cabbage: This is a must. I used purple for the pop of color, but you can use green or even a mix. This gives the bowl some texture and is oh so delicious with the crema.
Shrimp: They cook really fast so don’t make them until the end.
TIP: I use raw shrimp rather than precooked. I think they have a better texture and are less fishy tasting.
The shrimp get cooked in a spicy, garlicky oil for maximum flavor. Heat up your oil for about 20 seconds, then add the red pepper flakes and garlic. When you are cooking the shrimp you have to pay close attention because these bad boys will go from beautifully cooked to rubber really quick. The great thing about shrimp is they turn pink and opaque when they are done cooking so it’s really easy to have perfectly cooked shrimp.
Avocado: “You can have too much avocado,” said no one ever. Pile on the avocado… you deserve it.
Crema: Forget about the cherry on top this crema is AMAZING on everything (disclaimer I have not tried on ice cream… probably not good, but to each their own). This crema ties the whole bowl together. Again, super easy to make just throw all the ingredients in a blender/ food processor/ lawn mower… I don’t care, just get it creamy and smooth. It is amazing, I promise.
Not required but here are some extras that would be FANTASTIC in this bowl:
Green onions
Pineapple
Edamame beans
Cashews
Crispy onions
NOW THE BEST PART- Assemble your spicy shrimp rice bowl!
Step 1: Put rice in a bowl
Step 2: Add cabbage
Step 3: Scoop on avocado (if your avocado mountain doesn’t put Everest to shame there isn’t enough)
Step 4: Add shrimp
Step 5: Drizzle (or if you are like me…ladle that crema deliciousness) on top of your rice bowl
Step 6: Die and go to heaven
Hope you enjoy!
Spicy Shrimp Rice Bowl
Ingredients
- ½ cabbage thinly sliced
- cooked Rice
For the shrimp
- 1 lb shrimp
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
For the avocado salsa
- 1 avocado diced
- 2 tomatoes diced
- salt to taste
For the crema
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 lime
- 1 cilantro bunch
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Slice the cabbage and set aside
Make the avocado salsa
- Put the diced tomatoes and avocado in a small bowl. Mix and salt to taste.
Make the crema
- Add all of the ingredients into a food processor or blender
- Blend until smooth
- Taste and add more salt if needed
Make the shrimp
- Clean the shrimp and rinse
- In a medium sized pan heat 2 tbsp. of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the red pepper flakes and garlic. Cook until aromatic (about 30 seconds)
- Add the shrimp and stir occasionally until cooked through. About 3-5 min.
To assemble
- Assemble your shrimp, avocado salsa, and cabbage on top of cooked rice
- Drizzle with crema
- ENJOY!
