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spicy shrimp bowl

Quick And Easy Spicy Shrimp Bowl – Perfect Weeknight Dinner

This Spicy Shrimp Bowl is a quick, protein-packed meal with juicy shrimp, fluffy rice, crisp veggies, and a creamy, spicy sauce. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Shrimp:
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled And deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha or hot sauce
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • For the Rice Bowl Base:
  • 2 cups cooked white or brown rice or quinoa
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn grilled or canned
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ¼ cup red onion finely diced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime cut into wedges
  • For the Spicy Sauce:
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha or hot sauce
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
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Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Cook the Shrimp
  • In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, and sriracha.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  • Squeeze fresh lime juice over shrimp and set aside.
  • Step 2: Make the Spicy Sauce
  • In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, sriracha, garlic powder, honey, and lime juice. Set aside.
  • Step 3: Assemble the Bowl
  • Divide cooked rice into 4 bowls.
  • Top with black beans, corn, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
  • Add the spicy shrimp on top.
  • Drizzle with the spicy sauce and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
  • Serve with lime wedges for extra freshness.

Notes

  • Make it low-carb? Use cauliflower rice instead of regular rice.
  • Extra crunch? Add crushed tortilla chips or toasted pumpkin seeds.
  • Swap the shrimp? Use grilled chicken or tofu.
  • Want it extra spicy? Add more sriracha or chili flakes!

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 12g