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spicy shrimp

A spicy and flavorful shrimp recipe with a sriracha glaze, served over rice with fresh vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs wild caught shrimp peeled, deveined + rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce hot sauce
  • salt, paprika, dried oregano, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, Old Bay Seasoning to taste
  • 12 oz cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.25 red onion fine dice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives chopped
  • 1 each lime juiced
  • garlic powder + salt to taste
  • 2 cups cooked basmati rice
  • 1 large cucumber diced small
  • 1 large avocado sliced
  • 0.25 cup Kewpie mayo
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon honey

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare all of the items and cook the shrimp last!
  2. Mix all of the ingredients and taste to adjust seasonings.
  3. Whisk together all of the ingredients and taste to adjust if needed.
  4. Dry your shrimp with a paper towel. Add to them 1 tablespoon oil and Sriracha, then season with the spices listed to give the shrimp some color—don't be shy. Toss to coat all.
  5. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in your pan and then add in the shrimp in an even layer not to overlap (may need to work in two batches). Cook 1-2 minutes per side. Internal temperature of the shrimp should read 145°F or above. DO NOT OVER COOK.
  6. Divide among each bowl, ½ cup rice, ¼ of the avocado, ¼ of the tomato salsa, ¼ of the diced cucumber, and ¼ of the shrimp. Drizzle with yum yum sauce and enjoy!

Notes

Enjoy this quick, spicy, and flavorful shrimp dish with fresh veggies.