Description
Bang Bang Shrimp Rice Bowl features crispy shrimp coated in a spicy sauce, served over a bed of rice with fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup mayo
- 2 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (or Sriracha)
- Avocado oil (for frying)
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled & deveined (tails removed)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ⅔ cup unsweetened almond milk (or regular milk)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 large egg
- 1¼ cups panko breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cups cooked rice (any variety)
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 1 cup shelled edamame
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1–2 cups English cucumber, sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 4 lime wedges
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix mayo, Thai sweet chili sauce, and chili garlic sauce. Stir until smooth. Set aside.
- Add avocado oil to a skillet for shallow frying. Prepare 3 shallow bowls: cornstarch, whisked almond milk + lemon juice + egg, and panko + onion powder + garlic powder + salt + pepper.
- Coat shrimp in cornstarch, dip in milk mixture, and coat in seasoned panko. Place breaded shrimp on a plate. Repeat until finished.
- Heat oil to 375°F. Cook shrimp in batches for 2–3 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Place cooked shrimp in a bowl. Toss with half of the Bang Bang sauce. Reserve remaining sauce for drizzling or dipping.
- Divide rice, avocado, edamame, carrots, and cucumber between 4 bowls. Top with shrimp and drizzle with remaining sauce. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- 2/3 cup buttermilk can be used instead of almond milk + lemon.
- Peanut oil or canola oil can also be used for frying.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 697 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 88g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Bang Bang Shrimp Rice Bowl, Shrimp Bowl, Spicy Shrimp Recipe