🍤 Teriyaki Shrimp Bowl with Pickled Veggies 🥢✨
This Teriyaki Shrimp Bowl with Pickled Veggies is a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. Juicy teriyaki-glazed shrimp on a bed of sushi rice pairs beautifully with crunchy pickled vegetables and a drizzle of spicy sriracha mayo for an irresistible meal. 🌟
Ingredients:
For the Shrimp:
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined 🍤
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce 🍘
1 tbsp soy sauce 🌿
1 tbsp sesame oil 🌟
1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
1/2 tsp grated ginger 🌿
For the Pickled Veggies:
1/2 cup carrots, julienned 🥕
1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced 🥒
1/4 cup rice vinegar 🍶
2 tbsp water
1 tbsp sugar 🍬
1/4 tsp salt 🧂
For the Sushi Rice:
2 cups cooked sushi rice 🍚
2 tbsp rice vinegar 🍶
1 tsp sugar 🍬
1/2 tsp salt 🧂
For the Sriracha Mayo:
1/4 cup mayonnaise 🥛
1 tbsp sriracha sauce 🌶️
1 tsp lime juice 🍋
For Garnish:
1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted 🌟
2 green onions, sliced 🧅
Optional: Seaweed flakes or nori strips
Instructions:
1. Make the Pickled Veggies:
In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, water, sugar, and salt until dissolved.
Add julienned carrots and sliced cucumber to the mixture and let sit for at least 20 minutes while preparing the rest of the bowl.
2. Prepare the Sushi Rice:
In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir into warm cooked rice and let it cool slightly.
3. Cook the Shrimp:
Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
Pour in teriyaki sauce and soy sauce, tossing the shrimp to coat. Cook for an additional minute until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat.
4. Make the Sriracha Mayo:
In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice. Adjust spice level to taste.
5. Assemble the Bowls:
Start with a base of sushi rice in each bowl. Top with teriyaki-glazed shrimp, pickled carrots, and cucumbers.
Drizzle with sriracha mayo and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.
6. Garnish and Serve:
Add optional garnishes like nori strips or seaweed flakes for extra flavor. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Tips:
Make It Spicier: Add extra sriracha or chili flakes for more heat.
Protein Swap: Replace shrimp with tofu, salmon, or chicken.
Meal Prep: Store components separately for easy assembly during the week.
This Teriyaki Shrimp Bowl with Pickled Veggies is fresh, flavorful, and packed with textures. A perfect combination of Japanese-inspired flavors for any day of the week! 💛
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