🍤 Teriyaki Shrimp Bowl with Pickled Veggies 🥢✨
This Teriyaki Shrimp Bowl with Pickled Veggies combines sweet and savory teriyaki-glazed shrimp with tangy pickled carrots and cucumbers. Served over fluffy sushi rice and topped with spicy sriracha mayo, it’s a vibrant, satisfying meal with bold flavors and textures. 🌟
Ingredients:
For the Shrimp:
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined 🍤
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce 🍘
1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free) 🌿
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 🍶
1 tbsp sugar 🍬
1/4 tsp salt 🧂
1 tbsp water
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 🌶️
1 tsp lime juice 🍋
Optional Garnishes:
1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted 🌟
1 tbsp green onions, sliced 🧅
Nori strips or seaweed flakes
Instructions:
1. Pickle the Veggies:
In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and water until dissolved.
Add the carrots and cucumbers, ensuring they are submerged. Let them pickle for at least 15-20 minutes.
2. Prepare the Sushi Rice:
Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl. Stir into warm cooked rice until well combined. Set aside.
3. Cook the Shrimp:
Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
Pour in the teriyaki sauce and soy sauce. Toss to coat the shrimp and let the sauce thicken slightly.
4. Make the Sriracha Mayo:
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice. Adjust spice level to taste.
5. Assemble the Bowls:
Divide the sushi rice into serving bowls. Top with teriyaki-glazed shrimp, pickled carrots, and cucumbers.
Drizzle with sriracha mayo.
6. Garnish and Serve:
Sprinkle with sesame seeds, green onions, and nori strips if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Tips:
Spice It Up: Add more sriracha or chili flakes for extra heat.
Protein Swap: Replace shrimp with tofu, chicken, or salmon.
Add Crunch: Include shredded red cabbage or edamame for extra texture.
This Teriyaki Shrimp Bowl with Pickled Veggies is fresh, flavorful, and perfect for a quick, healthy meal. The tangy pickled veggies and creamy sriracha mayo perfectly balance the sweet teriyaki shrimp. 💛