Source: Beataaldridge, AdobeStock Light and balanced shrimp bowls are sure to please those who watch their diet, as well as seafood lovers. Shrimp pair wonderfully with vegetables and grains, and they are also rich in protein and beneficial micronutrients. We're sharing 8 of the best recipes that are easy to recreate at home!
1. Rice Bowl with Shrimp and Purple Cabbage
Source: AdobeStock Very colorful and vibrant – thanks to a variety of vegetables.
You will need: 100 g rice, 150 g peeled shrimp, 1/2 carrot, 50 g edamame beans, 50 g purple cabbage, 2 green onion stalks, teriyaki sauce, spices.
Preparation: Cook the rice according to package instructions, then season and pan-fry the shrimp with teriyaki sauce. Julienne the carrot, thinly shred the purple cabbage, and slice the green onions. Arrange everything beautifully in bowls and serve.
2. Bowl with Shrimp, Quinoa, and Vegetables
Source: AdobeStock We recommend thoroughly rinsing quinoa before cooking.
You will need: 80 g quinoa, 150 g peeled shrimp, 1 cucumber, 2 cherry tomatoes, 1/2 bell pepper, 1 handful salad greens, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, spices.
Preparation: Cook quinoa according to instructions and pan-fry the shrimp with spices. Roughly chop the vegetables, arrange everything in bowls, and for the dressing, mix a little olive oil with lemon juice and Dijon mustard to taste.
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3. Bowl with Bulgur, Shrimp, and Zucchini
Source: AdobeStock An amazing Mediterranean-style recipe.
You will need: 100 g bulgur, 200 g shrimp, 1/2 zucchini, 1 tomato, 1 handful olives, 50 g feta, 1 clove garlic, vegetable oil, salt, ground black pepper, dried oregano.
Preparation: Sauté shrimp with garlic in oil, cook bulgur according to package instructions, and dice the zucchini and sauté it separately from the shrimp. Arrange everything in bowls, add olives with crumbled feta, season with salt, pepper, and sprinkle with oregano.
4. Bowl with Shrimp, Tomatoes, and Arugula
Source: AdobeStock Drizzle the finished bowl with balsamic vinegar and olive oil for extra piquancy.
You will need: 10 large shrimp, 50 g quinoa, 4 cherry tomatoes, 1/2 avocado, 10 g arugula, 20 g pesto sauce.
Preparation: Cook quinoa until done, and separately boil and peel the shrimp. Halve the cherry tomatoes, and slice the avocado. Arrange everything neatly in bowls, add arugula and a little pesto sauce.
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5. Bowl with Shrimp and Mango
Source: AdobeStock Be sure to choose a ripe mango!
You will need: 200 g shrimp, 100 g rice, 1/2 mango, 1/2 avocado, garlic, rice vinegar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, sesame oil, soy sauce, dried ginger, spices.
Preparation: Cook rice according to package instructions. Peel and pan-fry shrimp in vegetable oil with minced garlic and spices to taste. Dice the mango and avocado, and arrange all ingredients in bowls. Mix a little rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, and lemon juice to taste, and drizzle this dressing over the bowls.
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6. Bowl with Rice Noodles, Shrimp, and Broccoli
Source: AdobeStock If you like – add a little pickled ginger and crumbled nori chips.
You will need: 200 g peeled shrimp, 100 g rice noodles, 1 avocado, 100 g broccoli, lime, cilantro, vegetable oil, salt, spices.
Preparation: Pan-fry shrimp in oil with spices, prepare rice noodles according to instructions, and boil small broccoli florets to desired tenderness. Slice the avocado, chop the cilantro, arrange everything in bowls, and squeeze lime juice over the bowl.
7. Bowl with Shrimp and Radishes
Source: AdobeStock A seasonal recipe, perfect when radishes are abundant and delicious.
You will need: 150 g peeled shrimp, 100 g rice, 1/2 avocado, 1/2 cucumber, 2-3 radishes, 20 g red onion, 2 green onion stalks, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, sesame seeds, soy sauce, sesame oil, olive oil, Sriracha sauce.
Preparation: Cook and season rice with rice vinegar. Pan-fry shrimp in soy sauce using a mix of both oils. Thinly slice all vegetables, chop the green onion, and arrange ingredients in bowls. Drizzle with a little Sriracha sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
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8. Bowl with Shrimp and Salmon
Source: AdobeStock Harmonious, delicious, and beautiful. A real treat!
You will need: 100 g peeled shrimp, 100 g lightly salted salmon, 100 g rice, 1 avocado, 1 cucumber, 3-4 cherry tomatoes, 1/2 bell pepper, 1/2 red onion, 2 handfuls arugula, nori chips, soy sauce, olive oil, sesame oil, teriyaki sauce.
Preparation: Pan-fry shrimp in a mix of both oils and soy sauce, cook rice until done, and roughly chop the remaining ingredients. If desired, the onion can be marinated in rice vinegar for tenderness. Arrange everything in bowls, sprinkle with crumbled nori and sesame seeds, and drizzle the finished bowl with teriyaki sauce.