Easy Spicy Shrimp Bowl with Sriracha Mayo
This Spicy Shrimp Bowl is the perfect quick and healthy dinner! Juicy shrimp seasoned with garlic and paprika, served over rice with fresh cucumbers, carrots, edamame, and topped with a creamy sriracha mayo drizzle. Ready in just 20 minutes, making it an easy and delicious weeknight meal.
Some meals just feel like summer, you know? Light, fresh, and easy to throw together on those days when the kids have been running wild outside and you’re craving something that tastes like you put in way more effort than you actually did. This spicy shrimp bowl is one of those recipes.
It’s become a go-to around here during the warmer months. The shrimp gets a simple seasoning, just garlic, paprika, and a little salt, but when it all comes together with the rice, crunchy cucumbers, sweet carrots, and a spicy sriracha mayo drizzle… it’s magic. I love how it’s light but still filling, and the best part? It comes together in about 20 minutes, which is exactly what I need after a long day of summer chaos.
We make a big batch, and everyone builds their own bowl (even the kids, though they tend to go lighter on the spicy sauce!). It’s fresh, fast, and one of those meals that makes you want to eat outside, barefoot, with a glass of something cold nearby. If you’re looking for an easy summer dinner that feels special but doesn’t require a ton of work, this one’s for you.
Why You’ll Love This Spicy Shrimp Bowl
- Quick and Easy: Ready in about 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or when you don’t feel like spending forever in the kitchen.
- Fresh and Flavorful: Juicy shrimp seasoned with garlic and paprika, paired with crisp cucumbers, carrots, and edamame, it’s light but still filling.
- Customizable for the Family: Everyone can build their own bowl! Go heavy on the spicy sriracha mayo (or keep it mild for the kids), and swap in whatever veggies you have on hand.
- Perfect for Summer: It’s one of our favorite warm-weather dinners, refreshing, colorful, and great for eating outside on the patio.
- Healthy but Satisfying: Packed with protein, veggies, and good flavor, this bowl strikes that balance of feeling good and tasting amazing.
Spicy Shrimp Bowl
Light, fresh, and full of flavor, this Spicy Shrimp Bowl is one of our favorite easy summer dinners! Juicy shrimp seasoned with garlic and paprika, served over fluffy rice with crunchy cucumbers, carrots, and edamame, all topped with a creamy sriracha mayo drizzle. It’s quick to make and perfect for those warm days when you want something simple but satisfying. Customize your bowls with your favorite veggies and make it as mild or spicy as you like!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs large Shrimp, deveined & tail off
- Olive oil, 2 tbsp
- Garlic
- Paprika
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Salt & Pepper
- Spicy Mayo (1/2 cup mayo with 1-2 tbsp sriracha)
- 2 cup Jasmine Rice
- English cucumber
- Edamame
- Shredded Carrots
- Sesame Seeds
- Avocado
- Seaweed Flakes
Step-By-Step Instructions
- Cook the Rice: Add 2 cups of jasmine rice and 2 cups of water to your Instant Pot. Pressure cook on high for 4 minutes. Once done, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes before opening the lid. Fluff the rice with a fork and set aside.
- Prepare the Shrimp: In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels, then sprinkle the seasoning evenly over them.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
- Prep the Toppings: While the shrimp is cooking, slice cucumbers and avocado, and gather the edamame, shredded carrots, sesame seeds, and seaweed flakes.
- Make the Spicy Mayo: Prepare your spicy mayo. Set aside.
- Assemble the Bowls: Start with a scoop of jasmine rice in each bowl. Top with cooked shrimp, cucumbers, edamame, shredded carrots, avocado slices, sesame seeds, and seaweed flakes.
- Drizzle with spicy mayo and enjoy!
Easy Spicy Shrimp Bowl with Sriracha Mayo
- Total Time: 20
- Yield: 6-8 1x
Description
Light, fresh, and full of flavor, this Spicy Shrimp Bowl is one of our favorite easy summer dinners! Juicy shrimp seasoned with garlic and paprika, served over fluffy rice with crunchy cucumbers, carrots, and edamame, all topped with a creamy sriracha mayo drizzle. It’s quick to make and perfect for those warm days when you want something simple but satisfying. Customize your bowls with your favorite veggies and make it as mild or spicy as you like!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs, shrimp, deveined and tail off
- olive oil, 2 tbsp
- 1 tsp garlic
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- salt & pepper to taste
Spicy Mayo
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1–2 tbsp sriracha (more or less for taste preference)
Toppings:
- English cucumber
- Edamame
- Shredded Carrots
- Sesame Seeds
- Avocado
- Seaweed Flakes
Instructions
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Cook the Rice. Add 2 cups of jasmine rice and 2 cups of water to your Instant Pot. Pressure cook on high for 4 minutes. Once done, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes before opening the lid. Fluff the rice with a fork and set aside.
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Prepare the Shrimp. In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels, then sprinkle the seasoning evenly over them.
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Cook the Shrimp: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
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Prep the Toppings. While the shrimp is cooking, slice cucumbers and avocado, and gather the edamame, shredded carrots, sesame seeds, and seaweed flakes.
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Make the Spicy Mayo: Prepare your spicy mayo. Set aside.
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Assemble the Bowls. Start with a scoop of jasmine rice in each bowl. Top with cooked shrimp, cucumbers, edamame, shredded carrots, avocado slices, sesame seeds, and seaweed flakes.
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Drizzle with spicy mayo and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dinner
Variations & Substitutions
During the summer I love making light and healthy meals. This shrimp bowl is one that you can easily swap out with other ingredients for a completely new recipe.
Add a little crunch: Sometimes in addition to the sautéed shrimp, I’ll also make shrimp tempura for a fun crispy twist. My girls love shrimp tempura and it makes them even more eager to make their bowls.
Meat Substitutions: You can easily swap out the shrimp for other meats like chicken, beef, salmon or even tofu.
Rice Substitutions: If you’re looking for something other than jasmine rice, consider brown rice, long grain rice, quinoa, cauliflower rice, or even orzo.
Looking to make this dish more kid friendly? Skip the spicy mayo. My oldest love the spicy mayo but the younger three prefer to make their bowls without the spicy mayo.
Tips for Success
- If you’re running short on time or don’t have an instant pot for your rice, consider using Minute Rice for an even faster meal.
- Don’t overcrowd your pan when cooking the shrimp, if needed, cook your shrimp in smaller batches.
From Our Table to Yours
And that’s it, easy, flavorful shrimp rice bowls that come together without much fuss.
Whether you keep it simple or add a little crunch with shrimp tempura (a favorite around here!), it’s one of those meals that makes everyone happy.
If you give this recipe a try, I’d love to hear what you think! Snap a photo, tag me on Instagram, or drop a comment below, seeing these recipes in your kitchens makes my day.
And if your kids add their own spin like mine always do, I definitely want to know about it!
And if you’re looking for another easy, crowd-pleasing dinner, my One-Pot Jambalaya is always a hit (and it saves me on those busy weeknights!).
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From our busy kitchen to yours, Tandra
