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spicy shrimp

A quick and spicy shrimp recipe perfect for a flavorful dinner.
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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 pounds wild caught shrimp
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce hot sauce
  • to taste salt, paprika, dried oregano, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, Old Bay Seasoning
  • 12 oz cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.25 red red onion fine dice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives chopped
  • 1 lime lime juiced
  • to taste garlic powder + salt
  • 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 for the tomato salsa.
  3. Whisk together all of the yum yum sauce ingredients and adjust seasoning.
  4. Dry your shrimp with a paper towel. Add 1 tablespoon oil and sriracha, then season with spices. Toss to coat all.
  5. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a pan. Cook shrimp 1-2 minutes per side until cooks to 145°F or above. Do not overcook.
  6. Divide rice, avocado, tomato salsa, cucumber, and shrimp into bowls. Drizzle with yum yum sauce and enjoy!

Notes

This spicy shrimp dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.