Tropical Shrimp Rice Bowl
Savor the vibrant flavors of our Tropical Shrimp Rice Bowl Recipe! This dish combines juicy marinated shrimp with sweet caramelized pineapple, creating a delightful meal that feels both fresh and festive. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this bowl is not only quick to prepare—taking just 30 minutes from start to finish—but also customizable to suit every palate. Serve it over fluffy jasmine rice, and you have a nutritious dinner that packs a flavor punch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1/2 lb shrimp
- 8 oz can of pineapple chunks (drained)
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- Juice and zest of 1 lime
- Chili powder (to taste)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions; fold in fresh cilantro and a pinch of salt once ready.
- In a mixing bowl, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, lime juice and zest, chili powder, and minced cilantro to create the sauce.
- Marinate peeled shrimp in lime juice, pineapple juice, chili powder, and salt for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp until pink and opaque on both sides; remove from pan.
- Lower heat and caramelize drained pineapple chunks until browned.
- Stir the prepared sauce into the pan and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Return shrimp to the pan, combining everything well; serve over jasmine rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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