Description
This Spicy Shrimp and Avocado Rice Bowl is a vibrant and flavorful dish combining tender jasmine rice with spicy, succulent shrimp, fresh avocado, and crisp cherry tomatoes. Enhanced with chili garlic sauce, soy sauce, and lime juice, it offers a delightful balance of heat and freshness, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups water
Shrimp and Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Rinse Rice: Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch, ensuring the rice cooks up fluffy and light.
- Cook Rice: Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the rinsed rice, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
- Heat Oil and Cook Shrimp: While the rice cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook Shrimp: Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn opaque and are cooked through.
- Add Sauce to Shrimp: Stir in soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, and lime juice into the skillet. Cook for another minute to coat the shrimp well, then remove from heat.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide the cooked rice into bowls. Top each bowl with the spicy shrimp, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top and optionally add an extra squeeze of lime juice. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Rinsing rice is essential for fluffy texture by removing excess starch.
- Shrimp cooks quickly; avoid overcooking to keep it tender.
- Adjust chili garlic sauce quantity according to your spice preference.
- To save time, you can prepare the rice ahead and reheat before assembling.
- Fresh lime juice brightens the flavors just before serving.
