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Spicy Shrimp Sushi Bowl

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This Shrimp Bowl brings together plump, juicy shrimp in a creamy, spicy sauce blended with sushi rice and crisp veggies. The shrimp is cooked briefly and combined with an easy mayo, sriracha, and chili sauce mix. Finished with avocado slices, fried onions, and peanuts for texture. Done in under 35 minutes, it’s a flavorful meal that’s both simple and satisfying.
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Updated on Sat, 12 Apr 2025 19:52:44 GMT
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Juicy shrimp coated in a spicy-sweet mayo dressing sits on fluffy sushi rice, paired with crunchy garden veggies. This colorful bowl brings fancy restaurant tastes right to your kitchen, using cooked seafood for a hearty yet refreshing dish that won't weigh you down.

I came up with this when I wanted those yummy poke shop flavors without leaving home. There's something magical about mixing hot seasoned shrimp with cool crunchy veggies that keeps me making this every week now.

Main Components

  • Big shrimp: Go for 21-25 size per pound for perfect bite-sized chunks
  • Sticky sushi rice: Gives you that real deal clumpy texture you need
  • Sweet chili sauce: Brings that just-right mix of sweetness and kick
  • Juicy limes: Pick ripe ones for that zingy freshness
  • Kewpie mayo: Makes the sauce super smooth and rich
  • Raw veggies: Look for hard cucumbers and snappy carrots
  • Peeled edamame: Adds extra protein and nice bite
  • Crunchy fried shallots: Don't skip this topping—it makes everything better

Grabbing wild caught shrimp really takes this dish up a notch. Their natural sweetness really comes through when everything's put together.

How To Build It

Make Your Sauce:
Stir mayo till it's smooth. Slowly add in the sweet chili. Put in sriracha and squeeze lime. Add a pinch of salt.
Cook The Rice:
Wash rice many times. Cook with lid on using right amount of water. Let it sit without peeking.
Flavor Your Rice:
Warm up the mirin. Mix in sugar and salt till they melt. Stir into hot rice.
Fix The Shrimp:
Get water bubbling. Toss in shrimp till they turn pink. Drain and cut up.
Coat The Shrimp:
Mix hot shrimp with your sauce mix. Let sit a minute.
Put It All Together:
Start with rice on bottom. Add saucy shrimp. Arrange veggies around. Sprinkle toppings and drizzle extra sauce.
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A bowl of shrimp and vegetables, including carrots and cucumbers, is served on a dining table. | tasteofsavor.com

Taking time with your rice prep really pays off. Good washing and the right seasoning builds the perfect base for everything else.

Hot And Cold Balance

What makes this bowl so good is how everything plays together temperature-wise. Rice that's cooled just a bit won't wilt your fresh veggies but still gives you that nice warm-cool mix in every bite.

Getting The Sauce Right

This sauce blends smooth richness with sweet heat that hugs each shrimp perfectly. Always make extra so you can pour it all over your finished bowl.

Do-Ahead Options

Everything keeps well on its own. You can make sauce, cook shrimp, and chop veggies up to four days early. Just cook fresh rice when you're ready to eat.

Switch It Up Ideas

Try brown rice or quinoa if you want more fiber. Mix in purple cabbage, sweet corn, or quickly cooked green veggies. Mango chunks or nori strips make great add-ons too.

Serving Suggestions

Lay out all ingredients food-bar style for parties. Give folks different sauce choices. Serve with a simple miso soup on the side.

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A bowl of shrimp and vegetables, including carrots and avocado, sits on a table. | tasteofsavor.com

This dish gives you that warm, cozy feeling while still being packed with fresh, good-for-you stuff. You can change it up a million ways and it always turns out great—that's why it belongs in everyone's regular cooking lineup.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can precooked shrimp work?
Totally! You can skip any boiling. Just chop them up smaller before mixing into the sauce.
→ What’s a replacement for sushi rice?
White or brown rice works just fine if you don’t have sushi rice. The texture will just feel a little different.
→ How do I make this dish less spicy?
Go lighter on the sriracha or skip it entirely. You can also cut back on chili sauce for a milder taste.
→ Can I prepare parts ahead?
Yes! Store the shrimp, rice, and veggies separately in the fridge and just combine them when you’re ready to eat.
→ What’s a lighter mayo alternative for the sauce?
Try Greek yogurt for a creamy twist that’s a bit tangier and lighter.

Shrimp Sushi Bowl

A zesty fusion of tangy shrimp over sushi rice, complemented by fresh crunchy veggies and a drizzle of sriracha mayo. A vibrant and filling choice.

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
25 Minutes
Total Time
35 Minutes
By: Alicia

Category: Seafood

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: Hawaiian

Yield: 4 Servings

Dietary: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

Ingredients

→ Shrimp

01 1/3 cup mayonnaise
02 1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined
03 A tiny bit of salt
04 Juice from half a lime
05 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
06 2 teaspoons spicy sriracha

→ Sushi Rice

07 3/4 teaspoon table salt
08 2 teaspoons plain sugar
09 3 tablespoons mirin (sweet rice wine)
10 2 cups short-grain sushi rice
11 2 cups of water for cooking the rice

→ Assembly

12 Green onion, chopped finely (half a bunch)
13 One creamy avocado, diced small
14 A cup of sweet edamame, shelled
15 Some crunchy sesame seeds
16 Few pieces of crushed peanuts
17 Thin slices of a cucumber
18 One carrot, shredded into fine strips
19 Crispy fried onion topping

Instructions

Step 01

In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, mayo, chili sauce, sriracha, and a sprinkle of salt. Set it aside for later.

Step 02

Toss the shrimp into boiling water for about a minute until done, then drain and pat dry. Chop them into bite-sized pieces and mix with half of your sauce.

Step 03

Rinse the rice under running water until it’s no longer cloudy. Cook for 15 minutes, then let it sit covered for another 10 before stirring in the warmed mix of mirin, sugar, and salt.

Step 04

Drizzle some sesame oil over the edamame and add a pinch of salt. Toss the cucumber slices with a bit of mirin. Shred the carrot into small strips and dice up those green onions.

Step 05

Start with a layer of sushi rice in your bowl. Top it with shrimp, avocado chunks, veggies, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, peanuts, crispy onions, and drizzle with the remaining sauce.

Notes

  1. Swap out ingredients based on your preferences
  2. Resting the rice helps it turn out better
  3. You can serve extra sauce on the side

Tools You'll Need

  • A medium-sized pot
  • A big cooking pot
  • Bowls for mixing and stirring
  • Spider skimmer or slotted spoon
  • A fine-mesh strainer

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains shrimp, so avoid if you’re allergic to shellfish
  • Peanuts are included as a topping
  • Mayonnaise makes this dish contain eggs
  • Soy comes from the edamame

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 584
  • Total Fat: 21.4 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 65.9 g
  • Protein: 31.5 g