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a bang bang shrimp rice bowl on a white plate next to a jar of bang bang sauce.
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Bang Bang Shrimp Rice Bowl

This Bang Bang Shrimp Rice Bowl features tender shrimp tossed in a creamy, sweet-spicy sauce, served over rice with fresh vegetables. Ready in minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Dish, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bang bang sauce, bang bang shrimp, bang bang shrimp rice bowl, rice bowl, shrimp bowl, shrimp rice bowl
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Bang Bang Sauce

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha (use less if you'd like a more mildly spiced version)
  • 2 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika

For the Shrimp

  • 6-8 large shrimp -peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon avocado oil -divided
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

For the Bowl

  • ¾ cup cooked rice
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1 small carrot -ribboned with a vegetable peeler or thinly sliced
  • ½ avocado -diced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions - optional, for topping

Instructions

  • Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sriracha, sweet chili sauce, garlic powder, and paprika. Set aside.
  • Prepare the Shrimp: In another bowl, toss shrimp with ½ teaspoon avocado oil, paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
  • Cook the Shrimp: Heat ½ tablespoon avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
  • Transfer shrimp to a bowl and toss with 1-2 tablespoons of the bang bang sauce.
  • Assemble the Bowl: Spoon the cooked rice into a bowl and top with thinly sliced cabbage, carrots, avocado, and the shrimp coated in the sauce.
    Drizzle extra bang bang sauce over the top, add sliced green onions and enjoy right away.

Notes

  • Pat Dry: Remove excess moisture from the shrimp with paper towels so they sear instead of steam.
  • Watch the Time: Shrimp cook quickly, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove them as soon as they turn pink and opaque.
  • Make the Rice Ahead: For an easy shortcut, try our single serving baked rice recipe. It’s a great make-ahead option and reheats beautifully for this bowl.
    Adjust the Sauce: Add more sweet chili sauce for sweetness or extra sriracha for heat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 33.5g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 26.3g | Saturated Fat: 4.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8.1g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 809mg | Potassium: 108mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 325IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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