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Healthy shrimp rice bowl with pineapple, lime, and cilantro
Olivia

Shrimp Rice Bowl

Make a Shrimp Rice Bowl in just 30 minutes with fresh tropical flavors. Healthy, easy, and perfect for dinner. Discover the recipe now.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Tropical / Fusion
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

For the rice
  • 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
  • ½ tablespoon fresh cilantro minced
  • Salt to taste
For the shrimp
  • ½ pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
  • ¼ to ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt to taste
For the sauce
  • 8 ounces pineapple chunks drained, juice reserved
  • ½ cup pineapple juice
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro minced

Method
 

  1. Cook the jasmine rice according to package instructions in lightly salted water. Fluff the rice once cooked and mix in the minced cilantro. Set aside.
  2. In a bowl, combine the shrimp with lime juice, pineapple juice, chili powder, and salt. Let it sit while you prepare the rest.
  3. In a separate bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, lime zest, lime juice, chili powder, and cilantro to make the sauce.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium to medium-high heat and add a little oil.
  5. Add the shrimp to the hot skillet without the marinade. Cook until pink and opaque on both sides, then remove from the skillet and set aside.
  6. Reduce the heat to medium. Add a little more oil, then add the pineapple chunks. Sear until lightly browned.
  7. Pour the sauce into the skillet with the pineapple and let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
  8. Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss briefly to coat in the sauce.
  9. Divide the cilantro rice between bowls, then top with the shrimp and pineapple mixture. Serve immediately.

Notes

Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Nutrient
Amount
Calories
480 to 520 kcal
Protein
20 to 25 g
Carbohydrates
60 to 70 g
Fat
8 to 12 g
Saturated Fat
1 to 2 g
Fiber
3 to 5 g
Sugar
18 to 25 g
Sodium
900 to 1200 mg
 
Notes
  • Use frozen shrimp if needed, but thaw completely and pat dry before cooking.
  • Do not overcook the shrimp or it may become rubbery.
  • For a gluten-free version, use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce.
  • For extra freshness, top with more lime juice and cilantro before serving.