Shrimp Sweet Chili Poke Bowl

A poke-style bowl brings together seasoned rice, seafood and fresh toppings in a format that is quick to assemble and easy to customise. Here, sushi rice forms the base for just-cooked prawns glazed with sweet chilli sauce and brightened with lime, giving the bowl a sweet, mildly spicy and tangy finish without needing a long marinade. Cool cucumber, carrot ribbons and ripe avocado add crunch, freshness and softness, while spring onion and sesame seeds give a simple savoury finish. Best served freshly assembled, it suits a fast lunch or light dinner where texture and clean flavours matter as much as speed.
Cuisine style Fusion poke-style bowl
Spice level Mild
Cooking style Minimal cleanup • Meal prep friendly
Time commitment Under 30 minutes

Why this recipe works

  • Fast assembly: The prawns cook in minutes while the vegetables need only simple slicing and peeling.
  • Sweet, sharp balance: Lime cuts through the sweet chilli sauce, keeping the prawns bright rather than sticky-sweet.
  • Fresh texture: Soft rice and creamy avocado are balanced by crisp cucumber, carrot ribbons and sesame seeds.

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Adjust the heat

  • For less heat: Swap the sweet chilli sauce for sweet and sour sauce for a tangier, gentler finish.
  • For more kick: Add a little chilli crisp, sriracha or sliced fresh chilli to the prawns after cooking.
  • Keep it balanced: Use extra lime if the sauce tastes too sweet or heavy once tossed with the prawns.

Ingredient notes

  • Prawns: Raw peeled prawns are ideal because they cook quickly and stay tender when removed from the heat as soon as they turn pink and opaque.
  • Avocado: Choose a ripe but still sliceable avocado so it holds its shape in the bowl.
  • Sweet chilli sauce: Heat and sweetness vary by brand, so taste after adding lime and adjust the acidity if needed.

Make-ahead tips

  • Store separately: Keep the rice, prawns and vegetables in separate airtight containers if preparing ahead, then assemble just before serving.
  • Reheat gently: If serving the prawns warm, heat them gently in a frying pan until piping hot, taking care not to overcook them.
  • Best fresh: The bowl is at its best freshly assembled, especially once the avocado and dressed prawns are added.

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  1. Cook the sushi rice in a saucepan according to the packet instructions. Drain well if needed, then set aside to cool slightly while you prep the toppings.
  2. Meanwhile, slice the cucumber into half moons. Use a vegetable peeler to shave the carrot into ribbons, then halve, stone and slice the avocado; thinly slice the spring onion.
  3. Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the prawns and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until pink and just cooked through.
  4. Take the pan off the heat and toss the prawns with the sweet chili sauce and a squeeze of lime. Taste and add a little more lime if you want it sharper.
  5. Divide the sushi rice between two bowls. Top with the sweet chilli prawns, cucumber, carrot and avocado, then finish with spring onion and sesame seeds; serve with extra lime wedges.

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Recipe notes

Tips

  • For the neatest bowl, let the rice cool for 5 to 10 minutes so it is warm rather than hot before adding the avocado.
  • Don’t overcook the prawns: as soon as they turn pink and opaque, they are done and will stay juicy.
  • Food safety: if serving to pregnant people, young children, older adults, or anyone immunocompromised, make sure the prawns are cooked through until piping hot.

Substitutions

  • Replace Sweet chili sauce with Sweet and sour sauce for a less spicy, more tangy finish.

Storage

  • Refrigerate up to 1 days
  • Best eaten fresh. If storing, keep the rice, prawns and vegetables in separate airtight containers and refrigerate; eat within 24 hours. To serve, bring the rice towards room temperature and eat the prawns cold or warm them gently in a frying pan until piping hot, then assemble.

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Recipe overview

  • Servings: 2 bowls
  • Total time: 25min (15min active)
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cuisine: Fusion
  • Allergens:
    Crustaceans Sesame
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