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Crispy Coconut Shrimp Bowls

Ingredients:

  • For the Coconut Shrimp Bowl:

    • 1 ½ lb coconut shrimp (either homemade or frozen)
    • 4 cups cooked rice (jasmine, basmati, or coconut rice)
  • Creamy Honey Lime Dressing:

    • ¼ cup mayo
    • ¼ cup Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt for a dairy-free option)
    • ¼ cup honey
    • 2 tbsp lime juice (fresh is best)
    • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
    • A pinch of salt and pepper
  • Herby Cucumber Salad:

    • 4 mini cucumbers (sliced thinly, or 1 English cucumber)
    • 2 cups thinly sliced romaine hearts
    • 1 large avocado (diced)
    • ¼ cup basil, cilantro, and mint (chopped)
    • 2 tbsp white onion (thinly sliced)
    • 2 tbsp chopped peanuts (plus more for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Cook the Shrimp & Rice:

    • Prepare your coconut shrimp either by baking homemade shrimp or by using frozen coconut shrimp.
    • Cook the rice (jasmine, basmati, or coconut rice works great).
  2. Make the Creamy Honey Lime Dressing:

    • Whisk together the mayo, Greek yogurt, honey, lime juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  3. Prepare the Herby Cucumber Salad:

    • Combine the sliced cucumbers, romaine hearts, diced avocado, fresh herbs (basil, cilantro, mint), white onion, and chopped peanuts in a medium mixing bowl.
    • Drizzle about ⅓ of the dressing over the salad and toss everything together.
  4. Assemble the Bowls:

    • Divide the cooked rice between bowls.
    • Top with coconut shrimp, the herby cucumber salad, and diced mango.
    • Drizzle the remaining dressing over the top or use it as a dipping sauce for the shrimp.

Notes:

  • Shrimp: If you’re using frozen coconut shrimp, it’s a quick meal, but if you’re making them from scratch, plan for about 20 extra minutes for preparation.
  • Rice: Jasmine or basmati rice works well, but you can elevate the dish by using coconut rice for an extra flavor kick.
  • Cucumbers: Mini cucumbers are extra crunchy, but feel free to substitute with an English cucumber or field cucumbers (just peel and deseed them).

Nutrition (per serving):

  • Calories: 655 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 86g
  • Protein: 17g
  • Fat: 28g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Vitamins & Minerals: High in Vitamin A, C, and potassium!

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