Fusion Shrimp Rice Bowl

A shrimp rice bowl brings the structure of a composed grain bowl to seafood: a warm rice base, quickly cooked prawns, crisp raw vegetables and a punchy sauce served together in one generous dish. Here, sticky sushi rice gives the bowl a neat, satisfying foundation, while king prawns are seared just until opaque with garlic, ginger, soy sauce and lime for a glossy, savoury-citrus coating. Avocado adds creaminess, cucumber keeps the finish fresh, and pickled ginger cuts through the richness. Sriracha mayonnaise and roasted sesame seeds make it feel complete without turning it into a complicated dinner.
Cuisine style Sushi-inspired fusion
Spice level Medium
Cooking style Minimal cleanup
Time commitment Under 30 minutes

Why this recipe works

  • Fast cooking: The prawns cook in minutes, so the bowl comes together while the rice finishes steaming.
  • Bright, savoury balance: Soy sauce, lime and pickled ginger cut through the richness of the avocado and sriracha mayonnaise.
  • Good texture contrast: Sticky rice, tender prawns, crisp cucumber and creamy avocado make each bowl feel complete without extra sides.

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Adjust the heat

  • For a gentler sauce: Swap the sriracha for sweet chilli sauce, or use less sriracha and more mayonnaise for a creamier, milder drizzle.
  • For more heat: Add extra sriracha to the mayonnaise or serve additional chilli sauce at the table so each bowl can be adjusted individually.

Texture tips

  • Keep the prawns tender: Remove the prawns from the heat as soon as they turn opaque and curl; overcooking will make them firm and rubbery.
  • Keep toppings fresh: Add cucumber, avocado, pickled ginger and sauce just before serving so the bowl stays crisp, cool and well defined.

Make-ahead tips

  • Store toppings separately: Keep the rice and prawns apart from the avocado, cucumber and sriracha mayonnaise where possible, then assemble after reheating.
  • Reheat before adding fresh toppings: Warm the rice and prawns until piping hot, then finish with the cold vegetables, pickled ginger, lime and sauce.

Ingredient swaps

  • Rice swap: Jasmine rice works well if you prefer a looser, less sticky base than sushi rice.
  • Crunchier topping: Thinly sliced snap peas can replace cucumber for a sweeter, snappier texture.

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  1. Rinse the sushi rice in cold water until the water runs mostly clear. Tip into a saucepan with the water, bring to the boil, then cover and cook on the lowest heat for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and leave, covered, for 5 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, finely grate the garlic and ginger. Halve the lime and squeeze half into a small bowl with the soy sauce; set the remaining lime half aside for serving.
  3. Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the prawns, garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute, tossing. Pour in the soy mixture and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more until the prawns are just opaque and coated in a glossy sauce.
  4. Stone and slice the avocado, and slice the cucumber. Stir the sriracha into the mayonnaise. Divide the rice between bowls, top with prawns, avocado, cucumber and pickled ginger, then drizzle with sriracha mayonnaise, squeeze over the remaining lime and finish with roasted sesame seeds.

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Recipe notes

Tips

  • For the best texture, do not overcook the prawns; take them off the heat as soon as they turn opaque and curl.
  • If serving anyone who should avoid raw egg, choose mayonnaise made with pasteurised egg.

Substitutions

  • Replace Sushi rice with Jasmine rice for a looser, less sticky base.
  • Replace Sriracha with Sweet chili sauce for a milder, sweeter drizzle.
  • Replace Cucumber with Snap peas for extra crunch (thinly slice them so they sit neatly on the bowl).

Storage

  • Refrigerate up to 2 days
  • Store rice and prawns together in an airtight container, and keep avocado, cucumber and sriracha mayonnaise separate if possible. Reheat rice and prawns in the microwave until piping hot, then add the cold toppings and sauce just before serving.

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Recipe overview

  • Servings: 2 servings
  • Total time: 25min (20min active)
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cuisine: Fusion
  • Allergens:
    Crustaceans Eggs Sesame Soybeans
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