🍤 Spicy Thai Peanut Shrimp Bowl 🥜✨
🌟 Upgrade your bowl game with this Spicy Thai Peanut Shrimp Bowl! Grilled shrimp take center stage, served over fragrant jasmine rice with creamy peanut sauce, fresh shredded carrots, and crunchy cucumbers. A perfect balance of bold flavors and refreshing textures! 🥒🥕
Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
🍤 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
🧂 1/2 tsp salt
🌶️ 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
🛢️ 1 tbsp sesame oil
🍋 1 tbsp lime juice
For the Peanut Sauce:
🥜 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
🥛 2 tbsp coconut milk (or water)
🥄 1 tbsp soy sauce
🍯 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
🌶️ 1 tsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
🍋 1 tbsp lime juice
🧄 1 clove garlic, minced
For the Bowl:
🍚 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
🥕 1 cup shredded carrots
🥒 1 cup sliced cucumbers
🌿 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Optional Garnishes:
🥜 Crushed peanuts
🌶️ Red chili flakes
🍋 Lime wedges
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Shrimp:
In a bowl, toss the shrimp with salt, chili flakes, sesame oil, and lime juice. Let marinate for 10-15 minutes while you prepare other ingredients.
2️⃣ Cook the Shrimp:
Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and lightly charred. Set aside.
3️⃣ Make the Peanut Sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, honey, sriracha, lime juice, and garlic until smooth. Thin the sauce with a little water if needed.
4️⃣ Assemble the Bowls:
Divide the cooked jasmine rice between serving bowls. Arrange grilled shrimp, shredded carrots, and sliced cucumbers on top of the rice.
5️⃣ Add the Sauce and Garnishes:
Drizzle peanut sauce generously over the shrimp and veggies. Garnish with chopped cilantro, crushed peanuts, and a sprinkle of chili flakes for extra spice. Add lime wedges on the side for an extra zing!
🌟 A delightful mix of spicy, creamy, and fresh, this Spicy Thai Peanut Shrimp Bowl is a crowd-pleaser that’s quick, healthy, and packed with flavor. Get ready to dig into this satisfying meal! 🍤🥜✨
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