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Garlic Sriracha Shrimp Bowl

Tender shrimp tossed in a spicy-garlicky sauce over fluffy rice, topped with avocado, cucumber, and a drizzle of lime. Ready in 25 minutes with minimal cleanup.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
580
Protein
32g
Garlic Sriracha Shrimp Bowl
freshquickasian-fusionshrimptenderfluffyMain courseweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Bring 2 cups salted water to a boil in a medium saucepan.

  2. Step 2

    Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Halve the avocado lengthwise, remove pit, scoop into a bowl.

  3. Step 3

    Slice cucumber into 1/4-inch rounds. Whisk together sriracha, lime juice, and 1 tbsp water.

  4. Step 4

    Stir rice into boiling water. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 15 minutes until tender.

  5. Step 5

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 60 seconds.

  6. Step 6

    Add garlic and cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant.

  7. Step 7

    Add shrimp and cook 2 minutes without stirring, then toss and cook 1 minute more until pink.

  8. Step 8

    Pour sriracha mixture into the skillet. Toss shrimp to coat, then remove from heat.

  9. Step 9

    Divide rice between two bowls. Top with shrimp and sauce, avocado slices, and cucumber.

  10. Step 10

    Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • medium saucepan with lid
  • large skillet
  • paper towels
  • knife and cutting board
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • spoon

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