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Shrimp Rice Bowls with Spicy Mayo

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Ingredients

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For the Shrimp:

  • 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)

For the Spicy Mayo:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 12 tablespoons sriracha (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice

For the Rice Bowl Base:

  • 2 cups cooked jasmine or brown rice
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (optional, for added flavor)

Toppings:

  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 cup cucumber slices
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)
  • Soy sauce or tamari for drizzling (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Shrimp:

  1. Season the Shrimp: In a mixing bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using.
  2. Cook the Shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until pink and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside.

Make the Spicy Mayo:

  1. Mix the Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice until smooth and well combined. Adjust the sriracha to your preferred level of spiciness.

Prepare the Rice:

  1. Cook the Rice: If not already prepared, cook your rice according to package instructions. Once done, fluff with a fork and mix in rice vinegar if desired.

Assemble the Bowls:

  1. Build the Base: Divide the cooked rice among four bowls.
  2. Add Toppings: Arrange shrimp, shredded carrots, cucumber slices, avocado, and green onions on top of the rice.
  3. Drizzle with Sauce: Spoon spicy mayo over the bowl. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and add a drizzle of soy sauce or tamari if desired.

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