Why I Love This Recipe

If you’re anything like me, the bang bang shrimp is always the first thing you’re eyeing on the menu. This version skips the restaurant without skipping any of the flavor. The shrimp are coated in that creamy, sweet, spicy sauce everyone loves, then piled into a bowl with crisp veggies and fluffy rice for a dinner that somehow feels both fresh and completely crave worthy.

Enjoying The Leftovers

These bowls are perfect for prepping ahead. I like storing the shrimp, rice, vegetables, and sauce separately so everything keeps its texture, then building a fresh bowl when it’s time to eat.

Storing

Store the cooked shrimp, rice, vegetables, and bang bang sauce in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keeping the sauce separate helps the shrimp stay from getting too soft.

Reheating

Warm the shrimp and rice just until heated through, then add the fresh vegetables and drizzle everything with the bang bang sauce. Finish with green onions, sesame seeds, or an extra squeeze of lime if you want to brighten everything up.

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Bang Bang Shrimp Bowls

These Bang Bang Shrimp Bowls are loaded with tender shrimp, crunchy vegetables, fluffy rice, and a creamy homemade bang bang sauce that brings just the right amount of heat. They're fresh, packed with protein, and guaranteed to disappear fast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
US M
Servings 4

Ingredients

For the shrimp
  • 1 1/2 lbs shrimp peeled, tail off, deveined
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • Avocado oil spray
For the bang bang sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1/4 cup sriracha
  • 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
For the bowls
  • 1 cup brown rice, cooked
  • 1/2 head purple cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 green onions, sliced
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Instructions

  • Add the shrimp to a large bowl. Season with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
  • Add all the bang bang sauce ingredients to a medium bowl and mix. Set aside. Save a few tablespoons of the sauce in a small bowl to use on top at the end!
  • Preheat a large skillet to medium-high heat and spray on some avocado oil. Once hot, add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side. Add all the bang bang sauce to the pan except for the few tablespoons you set aside earlier.
  • Mix until the shrimp is well coated and cook for a few more minutes until the shrimp gets crispy and is fully cooked.
  • Now it’s time to assemble! Add some cooked rice, shredded carrots, and purple cabbage for the base of the bowl. Top with the shrimp, a drizzle of the extra sauce, and some sliced green onion. Enjoy!

Equipment

mixing bowls
saute pan
measuring cups

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories: 502kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 24g | Fiber: 5g