Description
A fresh and colorful shrimp bowl packed with tender shrimp, crisp veggies, fluffy rice, and zesty sesame-lime flavor. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a customizable meal prep option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced thin
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced thin
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- A handful of fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat with a bit of oil.
- In a bowl, toss shrimp with soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and lime juice. Let marinate briefly.
- Add shrimp to the hot skillet in a single layer. Cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and slightly golden.
- In serving bowls, layer rice, cabbage, bell peppers, and avocado slices.
- Top with cooked shrimp.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds, green onions, and fresh cilantro.
- Serve warm with extra lime or soy sauce if desired.
Notes
- Dry shrimp before cooking for better texture.
- Use leftover rice for a faster prep.
- Swap shrimp with tofu or salmon for variety.
- Toast sesame seeds for added depth of flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: shrimp bowl, healthy dinner, rice bowl, quick shrimp recipe, easy weeknight meal