Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Tender shrimp cooked with smoked paprika and spices, served over jasmine or brown rice with fresh veggies and a creamy, tangy spicy mayo sauce. A quick, flavorful, and customizable meal perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

  • Total Time: 16 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 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)
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1–2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust based on heat preference)
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine or brown rice
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (optional, for extra flavor)
  • 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

  1. Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. In a bowl, mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  3. Toss shrimp in the spice mix until fully coated. (Optional: let shrimp rest in the seasoning blend for 15 minutes to deepen flavor.)
  4. Place shrimp in the hot skillet and cook 2–3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  5. Remove cooked shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  6. In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice until creamy and smooth; adjust sriracha to taste.
  7. Optionally stir a splash of rice vinegar into cooked rice to brighten flavor.
  8. Divide rice among serving bowls as the base.
  9. Top each bowl with cooked shrimp, shredded carrots, avocado slices, cucumber slices, and chopped green onions.
  10. Drizzle spicy mayo over the bowls and sprinkle with sesame seeds; drizzle soy sauce or tamari if desired.

Notes

Marinate shrimp for 15 minutes in spices if time allows for deeper flavor., Adjust sriracha amount to control spiciness of the mayo., Stir rice vinegar into rice for enhanced flavor and brightness., Use gluten-free tamari instead of soy sauce for gluten-sensitive diets., Bowls keep refrigerated up to 3 days and can be frozen up to 1 month for meal prep., Reheat in oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes, microwave on medium for 2-3 minutes, or stovetop with splash of water.

  • Author: Ashley
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
  • Calories: 490
  • Fat: 22g
  • Carbohydrates: 49g
  • Protein: 27g