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This Spicy Thai Shrimp Bowl is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish with tender shrimp coated in a spicy, tangy sauce served over fragrant jasmine rice with crisp fresh vegetables. It’s a quick and satisfying Thai-inspired meal perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

  • Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Jasmine rice
  • Garlic, minced
  • Fresh ginger, grated
  • Soy sauce
  • Fish sauce
  • Lime juice
  • Brown sugar or honey
  • Sriracha sauce
  • Sesame oil
  • Vegetable oil
  • Red bell pepper, sliced
  • Carrot, shredded
  • Cucumber, sliced
  • Green onions, sliced
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Cook the jasmine rice according to package instructions and keep warm.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar or honey, and sriracha to make the spicy Thai sauce.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add the shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and fully cooked.
  6. Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet and toss the shrimp to coat evenly.
  7. Cook for another minute until the sauce slightly thickens and glazes the shrimp.
  8. Remove from heat and drizzle with sesame oil.
  9. Divide jasmine rice into bowls and top with the shrimp, sliced bell pepper, shredded carrot, cucumber, and green onions.
  10. Garnish with fresh cilantro and sesame seeds and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Reduce the sriracha or replace it with sweet chili sauce for a milder version.
  • Add crushed red pepper flakes or sliced Thai chili peppers for extra heat.
  • Swap shrimp with grilled chicken, tofu, or salmon if desired.
  • Replace jasmine rice with cauliflower rice, brown rice, or quinoa for variation.
  • Add extra vegetables such as edamame, avocado, cabbage, or steamed broccoli.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave and add a splash of water or lime juice to refresh the flavors.

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