Citrus Shrimp Rice Bowls

A vibrant and flavorful bowl featuring charred shrimp in a spicy-sweet citrus sauce, served over rice with fresh orange segments, crisp cucumbers, and creamy avocado.

4 servings
36 min

Ingredients

  • ½ cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 Tbsp Sriracha
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • cup vegetable oil
  • Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • lb jumbo shrimp
  • to taste Kosher salt
  • 2 large oranges
  • 2 whole Persian cucumbers
  • 4 whole scallions
  • to serve steamed rice and avocado

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Whisk orange juice, Sriracha, honey, soy sauce, 1/4 cup oil, and 1 Tbsp. lime juice in a medium bowl. Set aside half of dressing in a small bowl for serving. Add shrimp to remaining sauce and toss to coat; season lightly with salt. Let sit, tossing occasionally, 15 minutes.

    15 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, using a paring knife, remove peel and white pith from oranges, being careful not to remove too much of the flesh; discard. Slice oranges into 1/2"-thick rounds, then cut into 1" pieces. Transfer to a medium bowl and add cucumbers, scallions, and remaining 1 tsp. lime juice; toss to combine. Season with salt.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over high. Working in batches if needed, cook shrimp until charred in spots and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.

    6 min

  4. 4.

    Divide rice among bowls. Top with shrimp, citrus salad, and avocado and drizzle with reserved dressing.

    5 min